Houston County Summary

Life in Houston County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Houston County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Houston County:

  • The population in Houston County is 107,040.

  • The median home value in Houston County is $180,556.

  • The median income in Houston County is $55,064.

  • The median rent in Houston County is $858.

  • The unemployment rate in Houston County is 5.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Houston County is 17.8%.

  • The average high in Houston County is 82.0° and there are 117.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Houston County

List Of Cities & Towns in Houston County

Dothan, AL Population 70,699

Taylor, AL Population 2,891

Ashford, AL Population 2,476

Kinsey, AL Population 2,254

Cowarts, AL Population 2,174

Rehobeth, AL Population 1,896

Webb, AL Population 1,395

Cottonwood, AL Population 1,244

Columbia, AL Population 805

Avon, AL Population 450

Gordon, AL Population 356

Madrid, AL Population 259

Map Of Houston County

Houston County, AL Weather

  • The average high in Houston County is 82.0°.

  • There are 83.62 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 117.4 inches of rain each year with 0.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:33 hours of sun each day in Houston County.

StatHouston County
Mean High82.0
Nice Days83.62
Rainfall117.4
Snowfall0.1
Sunny_hours5:33
82.0°
Average High
117.4
Inches of Rain

Houston County Photos

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Source: Wikipedia User Jillreading | GFDL
Dothan Alabama Downtown
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Houston County Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User Christopher Hollis for Wd | GFDL
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Source: Wikipedia User Cvernon1 | CC BY-SA 3.0

Houston County Demographics

Population over time in Houston County

The current population in Houston County is 107,040. The population has increased 1.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 106,355 1.0%
2021 105,319 0.6%
2020 104,702 -

Gender in Houston County

  • Houston County is 51.8% female with 55,475 female residents.

  • Houston County is 48.2% male with 51,564 male residents.

Female
51.8% (55,475)
Male
48.2% (51,564)
Gender Houston County AL USA
Female 51.8% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 48.2% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Houston County

Houston County is:

  • 64.9% White with 69,420 White residents.

  • 27.1% African American with 29,026 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 248 American Indian residents.

  • 0.9% Asian with 976 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 17 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 457 Other residents.

  • 2.9% Two Or More with 3,052 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.6% Hispanic with 3,844 Hispanic residents.

White
64.9% (69,420)
African American
27.1% (29,026)
American Indian
0.2% (248)
Asian
0.9% (976)
Hawaiian
0.0% (17)
Other
0.4% (457)
Two Or More
2.9% (3,052)
Hispanic
3.6% (3,844)

Table: Houston County By Race

Race Houston County AL USA
White 64.9% 64.6% 58.9%
African American 27.1% 26.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 0.9% 1.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.9% 2.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.6% 4.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Houston County, Alabama

  • 6.7% of households in Houston County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.8% of households in Houston County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Houston County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Houston County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Houston County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.3% of households in Houston County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Houston County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Houston County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Houston County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Houston County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.7% (7,132)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.8% (6,240)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.2% (10,870)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.4% (10,087)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.9% (14,918)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.3% (17,492)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.5% (13,346)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.4% (14,382)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.3% (6,727)
$200,000 or more
5.5% (5,841)
Income Houston County AL USA
Less than $10,000 6.7% 6.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.8% 5.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.2% 9.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.4% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.9% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.3% 16.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.5% 12.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.4% 14.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.3% 6.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.5% 6.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Houston County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Houston County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Houston County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Houston County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Houston County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Houston County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Houston County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Houston County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Houston County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Houston County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (3,211)
9-12th Grade
9% (9,633)
High School / GED
32% (34,252)
Some College
23% (24,619)
Associate's Degree
10% (10,704)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (14,985)
Master's Degree
6% (6,422)
Professional Degree
2% (2,140)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,070)
Education Houston County AL USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 9% 6%
High School / GED 32% 30% 26%
Some College 23% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 17% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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