Houston County, TX

County

Cities in Houston County

Neighborhoods in Houston County

Nottingham Woods / Druso

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

Demographics of Houston

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

14.7%

Households with Children

28.8%

School Enrollment K-12

2,212

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.1%
School Age (5-17): 15.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.1%
Working Age (35-54): 27.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.3%
Seniors (65+): 22.2%

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: 17.0%
High School / GED: 38.9%
Some College or Associate's: 29.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.8%

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: 17.3%
Single Parents: 11.5%
Couples & Adults: 38.2%
Living Alone: 33.0%

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: 58.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 14.4%
Asian: 0.4%
Black or African American: 20.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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: 81.0%
Puerto Rican: 0.9%
Cuban: 0.2%
Dominican: 0.7%
Central American: 6.0%
South American: 1.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 9.7%

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: 34.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 65.3%

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: 63.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.3%
Other Black: 36.1%

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: 80.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 16.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.6%

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: 90.6%
Spanish: 8.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.2%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.1%

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: 1.7%
Elementary (1-4): 4.5%
Middle School (5-8): 5.4%
High School (9-12): 5.9%
College / Graduate: 4.3%
Not Enrolled: 78.3%

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