Houston County Demographics
A map of Houston County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 17,840 | 94.7% |
Multiracial | 492 | 2.6% |
Hispanic | 243 | 1.3% |
Asian | 101 | 0.5% |
Black | 90 | 0.5% |
Native American/Other | 77 | 0.4% |
Houston County, Minnesota had a population of 18,843 in 2020. It was 94.7% White, 0.5% Black, 0.5% Asian, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Houston County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Houston County is the 51st most populous county of the 87 counties in Minnesota.
Houston County's White Population
17,840 residents of Houston County identify as White, or 94.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Houston County larger than the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Houston County is ranked #4 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Houston County is more White than neighboring Allamakee County (88.2% White), Winona County (88.9% White), La Crosse County (87.2% White), and Winneshiek County (93.2% White). Houston County is less White than neighboring Fillmore County (95% White).
Houston County's Black Population
90 residents of Houston County identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Houston County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Houston County is ranked #58 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Houston County is less Black than neighboring Allamakee County (1% Black), Winona County (1.8% Black), La Crosse County (1.6% Black), and Winneshiek County (0.6% Black).
Houston County's Asian Population
101 residents of Houston County identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Houston County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Houston County is ranked #47 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Houston County is more Asian than neighboring Allamakee County (0.3% Asian), and Fillmore County (0.3% Asian). Houston County is less Asian than neighboring Winona County (1.9% Asian), La Crosse County (4.6% Asian), and Winneshiek County (0.9% Asian).
Houston County's Hispanic Population
243 residents of Houston County identify as Hispanic, or 1.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Houston County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Houston County is ranked #85 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Houston County is less Hispanic than neighboring Allamakee County (8.7% Hispanic), Winona County (3.8% Hispanic), La Crosse County (2.5% Hispanic), Winneshiek County (2.9% Hispanic), and Fillmore County (1.6% Hispanic).
Houston County's Native American/Other Population
77 residents of Houston County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Houston County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Houston County is ranked #78 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Houston County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Allamakee County (0.3% Native American/Other), Winneshiek County (0.3% Native American/Other), and Fillmore County (0.3% Native American/Other). Houston County is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Crosse County (0.7% Native American/Other).
Houston County's Multiracial Population
492 residents of Houston County identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Houston County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Houston County is ranked #64 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Houston County is more Multiracial than neighboring Allamakee County (1.5% Multiracial), Winneshiek County (2.1% Multiracial), and Fillmore County (2.2% Multiracial). Houston County is less Multiracial than neighboring Winona County (3.2% Multiracial), and La Crosse County (3.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.