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Houston County

State:
Minnesota
County Seat:
Caledonia

Houston County's estimated 2025 population is 18,292 with a growth rate of -0.79% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Houston County is the 51st largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 19,027 and has seen a growth of -3.86% since that time.

18,292
Total Population
33
Population Density (mi²)
51
Population Rank (State)
-145 -0.79%
Annual Population Growth

Houston County Population

Houston County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Houston County includes 94.04% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White17,65094.04%
Two or more races7073.77%
Asian1911.02%
Native American770.41%
Other race770.41%
Black or African American660.35%

Houston County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Houston County's average per capita income is $52,942. Household income levels show a median of $77,087. The poverty rate stands at 6.54%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$106,383-
Families$97,976$118,672
Households$77,087$95,566
Non Families$44,403$54,288

$52,942

Average Income

$77,087

Median Household Income

6.54%

Poverty Rate