Population 8,353 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Houston County
Household size in Houston County
| Period | Houston County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.79 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Houston County run small, averaging 2.46 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of Tennessee. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.41, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Houston County
| Period | Houston County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.9 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.0 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.1 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Houston County is 43.1 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 42.3, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Houston County
| Period | Houston County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in Houston County (13.4%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Houston County has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Tennessee counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Houston County
Renters in Houston County
| Period | Houston County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.4% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.4% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.4 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Houston County is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than half of owners (54.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 7.4 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Houston County
| Period | Houston County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.3% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.6% of the housing in Houston County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Houston County
| Period | Houston County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Houston County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Tennessee as a whole, where the median home dates to 1986. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Houston County
| Period | Houston County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $562 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $582 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $640 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $785 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$223 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Houston County costs $785 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $223 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 21.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Houston County
Bachelor's degrees in Houston County
| Period | Houston County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Houston County: 13.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Houston County has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Tennessee counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Houston County
| Period | Houston County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.9% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.6% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.3% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.1% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Houston County have finished high school as nationally: 89.1%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 9.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Houston County
| Period | Houston County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Houston County than nationally: unemployment was 4.2%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.6 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Houston County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County | 2.46 | 43.1 | 13.4% | 19.0% | 14.6% | 1982 | $785 | 13.1% | 89.1% | 4.2% |
| Stewart County | 2.64 | 43.2 | 5.9% | 18.9% | 21.0% | 1988 | $920 | 17.6% | 89.5% | 2.4% |
| Henry County | 2.46 | 46.5 | 10.2% | 26.5% | 18.6% | 1981 | $756 | 19.5% | 89.1% | 4.6% |
| Cheatham County | 2.55 | 41.5 | 8.5% | 18.5% | 7.5% | 1993 | $1,470 | 27.0% | 90.0% | 4.3% |
| Robertson County | 2.68 | 39.3 | 11.6% | 22.4% | 6.3% | 1992 | $1,364 | 22.4% | 90.3% | 3.4% |
| Weakley County | 2.31 | 39.7 | 10.8% | 33.7% | 12.9% | 1978 | $799 | 22.6% | 86.9% | 3.9% |
| Sumner County | 2.63 | 40.5 | 10.0% | 28.0% | 6.0% | 1995 | $1,587 | 34.2% | 92.5% | 3.4% |
| Wilson County | 2.67 | 41.0 | 9.6% | 23.0% | 7.8% | 1997 | $1,686 | 38.2% | 93.6% | 3.2% |
| Obion County | 2.43 | 43.1 | 9.2% | 31.9% | 12.1% | 1974 | $783 | 18.7% | 85.4% | 4.1% |
| Trousdale County | 2.65 | 35.6 | 10.4% | 25.5% | 7.8% | 1989 | $848 | 13.6% | 85.9% | 0.9% |
| Smith County | 2.57 | 40.8 | 9.9% | 23.1% | 9.9% | 1986 | $896 | 18.1% | 87.8% | 2.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Houston County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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