Houston County, Minnesota
Houston County is home to 18,653 people. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Minnesota rate (9.3%). The median household income is $79,825.
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| Measure | Value | Minnesota | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,653 | 5,739,445 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $79,825 | $89,062 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 6.6% | 9.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 4.5% | 10.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 3.2% | 4.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.1% | 39.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $239,000 | $329,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $879 | $1,280 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 48.7% | 48.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.2% | 8.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 45.1 years | 38.8 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Allamakee County, Iowa
- Winneshiek County, Iowa
- Fillmore County
- Winona County
- La Crosse County, Wisconsin
- Vernon County, Wisconsin
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.