Houston, MO Demographics

A map of Houston's Population by Race

Houston, Missouri had a population of 2,079 in 2020. It was 90.2% White, 0.5% Black, 0.8% Asian, 3.9% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Houston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Houston is the 251st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Houston's White Population

1,876 residents of Houston identify as White, or 90.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Houston larger than the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Houston is ranked #487 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Houston is more White than neighboring Licking (70.5% White), and Willow Springs (87.1% White). Houston is less White than neighboring Raymondville (95.9% White), Cabool (90.8% White), and Plato (92.7% White).

Houston's Black Population

10 residents of Houston identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Houston slightly less than the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Houston is ranked #544 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Houston is more Black than neighboring Cabool (0.2% Black), and Willow Springs (0.4% Black). Houston is less Black than neighboring Raymondville (0.9% Black), Licking (24.1% Black), and Plato (3.7% Black).

Houston's Asian Population

16 residents of Houston identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Houston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Houston is ranked #228 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Houston is more Asian than neighboring Raymondville (0.3% Asian), Licking (0.1% Asian), Cabool (0.4% Asian), Plato (0% Asian), and Willow Springs (0.6% Asian).

Houston's Hispanic Population

81 residents of Houston identify as Hispanic, or 3.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Houston roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Houston is ranked #254 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Houston is more Hispanic than neighboring Raymondville (0.3% Hispanic), Licking (2.5% Hispanic), Cabool (2.7% Hispanic), Plato (1.2% Hispanic), and Willow Springs (3.8% Hispanic).

Houston's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Houston identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Houston roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Houston is ranked #386 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Houston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Raymondville (0% Native American/Other), Licking (0.7% Native American/Other), and Plato (0% Native American/Other).

Houston's Multiracial Population

80 residents of Houston identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Houston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Houston is ranked #717 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Houston is more Multiracial than neighboring Raymondville (2.6% Multiracial), Licking (2.1% Multiracial), and Plato (2.4% Multiracial). Houston is less Multiracial than neighboring Cabool (5.2% Multiracial), and Willow Springs (7.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.