Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Houston, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,226

Median Agei

42.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.8%2,000

Two or More

5.8%130

Hispanic/Latino

2.7%60

Black

1.1%24

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%79

High School Diploma

40.1%616

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%78

Some College (1+ yr)

8.9%137

Associate's Degree

9.3%143

Bachelor's Degree

8.9%137

Master's Degree

5.8%89

Professional Degree

1.3%20

HS or Higher

84.5%

BA or Higher

16%

Graduate+

7.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$114,400

Median Renti

$698

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.2%512

Renter-Occupied

45.8%432

Total Units

1,084

Homeownership

54.2%

Vacancy Rate

12.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

31.1%159

$50K–$100K

13.9%71

$100K–$150K

20.1%103

$150K–$200K

11.3%58

$200K–$300K

10.2%52

$300K–$500K

10.5%54

$500K–$1M

2.9%15

Rent Distribution

Under $500

111

$500–$750

121

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%15

2010–2019

0.2%2

2000–2009

6.6%72

1990–1999

7.5%81

1980–1989

15.9%172

1970–1979

12.1%131

1960–1969

18.1%196

1950–1959

11.4%124

1940–1949

7.6%82

1939 or earlier

19.3%209

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

57.4%542

Electricity

34.9%329

Wood

3.5%33

No Fuel

2.5%24

Other

1%9

Utility Gas

0.7%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$40,000

Mean Household Incomei

$56,102

Per Capita Incomei

$24,125

Poverty Ratei

28%

Unemploymenti

8.8%

Labor Forcei

970

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.8%83

$10K–$15K

8.8%83

$15K–$20K

6.2%59

$20K–$25K

7.3%69

$25K–$30K

7.2%68

$30K–$35K

4.4%42

$35K–$40K

7.2%68

$40K–$45K

6.6%62

$45K–$50K

4.7%44

$50K–$60K

4.8%45

$60K–$75K

9.2%87

$75K–$100K

5.3%50

$100K–$125K

7.9%75

$125K–$150K

2.6%25

$150K–$200K

8.5%80

$200K+

0.4%4

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

160.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

United Kingdom

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

153(8.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.6%Insured

8.4%Uninsured