Houston County, Georgia
Houston County is home to 169,649 people. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Georgia rate (13.4%). The median household income is $80,698.
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| Measure | Value | Georgia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 169,649 | 10,940,407 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $80,698 | $77,353 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 11.1% | 13.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 13.9% | 18.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Unemployment rate (BLS) | 3.0% | – | 2025 | Local Area Unemployment Statistics |
| No health insurance | 10.2% | 12.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.5% | 34.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $219,800 | $303,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,208 | $1,393 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 48.3% | 52.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 6.6% | 11.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 36.3 years | 37.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Bibb County
- Bleckley County
- Crawford County
- Dooly County
- Macon County
- Peach County
- Pulaski County
- Twiggs County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.