Houston County, Tennessee
Houston County: county in Tennessee, United States
About
Houston County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,426 and a population density of 16 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,292 inhabitants. Its county seat is Erin. The county was created 155 years ago in 1870.
County Snapshot
Houston County at a glance
Houston County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Tennessee counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
Tennessee RidgePopulation 1,330
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Houston County
| Population | 8,292 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Different from | Houston County, Houston County, Houston County, Houston County |
| Area | 536 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.2860,-87.7170 |
| Named for | Sam Houston |
| Capital | Erin |
| Establishment | January 01, 1871 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 23:32:19 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.62% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Houston County is located at 36°17'9"N 87°43'1"W (36.2859700, -87.7170400). It has 5 neighbors: Benton, Dickson County, Humphreys County, Montgomery County and Stewart County.
Houston County map
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The largest city of Houston County is Tennessee Ridge with a population of 1,330. Other cities include and Erin population 1,308. See all Houston County cities & populated places.
Houston County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Houston County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Ridge | 1,330 | City in Tennessee, United States of America |
| Erin | 1,308 | City in Tennessee, United States |
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Mostly cloudy. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 63 in the afternoon. West southwest wind around...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Houston County
Official Website- Erin
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Houston County decreased by 1.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,426 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,347 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,424 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,276 | -1.79% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,221 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,124 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,101 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,158 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,234 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,201 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,292 | 1.1% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Houston County, Georgia county in Texas, United States with a population of 160,110 people.
- Houston County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 106,580 people.
- Houston County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 22,835 people.
- Houston County, Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 18,632 people.
Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 | County in New York, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |