Houston County, GA

County

Cities in Houston County

Neighborhoods in Houston County

Neighborhood

Houston, GA

Woodard Estates / Kings Crossing

Woodfield Subdivision / Deerwood

Heard / White Columns

South Pointe / Doublegate

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Houston

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

32.5%

Households with Children

35.1%

School Enrollment K-12

22,698

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.2%
School Age (5-17): 19.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.7%
Working Age (35-54): 26.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.1%
Seniors (65+): 13.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.5%
High School / GED: 25.9%
Some College or Associate's: 34.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 21.4%
Single Parents: 13.7%
Couples & Adults: 35.3%
Living Alone: 29.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
Asian: 3.0%
Black or African American: 32.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 46.2%
Puerto Rican: 12.9%
Cuban: 3.8%
Dominican: 1.9%
Central American: 13.5%
South American: 10.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 11.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.6%
Other White: 59.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 50.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.4%
Caribbean: 1.5%
Other Black: 46.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 54.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 36.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 91.6%
Spanish: 4.6%
European & Indo-European: 1.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.0%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.2%
Elementary (1-4): 5.9%
Middle School (5-8): 6.3%
High School (9-12): 6.1%
College / Graduate: 6.0%
Not Enrolled: 72.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources