Houston, Missouri
Houston: city in Missouri, United States
About
Houston is a city located in the county of Texas in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,081 and a population density of 220 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,085 inhabitants.
The city was created 169 years ago in 1856.
Quick Facts about Houston
| Population | 2,085 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Missouri (United States) |
| County | Texas County |
| Postal code | 65483 |
| Phone Area Codes | 417 |
| Area | 9.44 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.3262,-91.9560 |
| Named for | Sam Houston |
| Altitude | 1,165 feet / 355 meters |
| Capital city | Houston is capital of Texas County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1857 (169 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 11:54:26 (11th April 2026) |
| Density | 221 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.19% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Houston is located at 37°19'34"N 91°57'22"W (37.3261600, -91.9559900).
Houston map
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Houston
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Houston increased by 0.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,081 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,091 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,079 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,065 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,065 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,061 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,080 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,083 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,083 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,082 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,085 | 0.14% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,120 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,294 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 15.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,804 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,251 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 9.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 30.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 7.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.1% |
| White only, percent : | 96.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 93.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 206 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.9% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $175,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,353 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $505 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,053 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,081 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.76 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,953 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,717 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 43,686 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,097 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $75,633 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,772 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 512 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 271 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 178 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 483 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 40 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 444 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,092.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.81 |
Services and Civic Places in Houston
1US Agricultural Department
1442 S Sam Houston Blvd # A, Houston, MO 65483, United States View details
Phone: +14179674525
People born in Houston (1)
Missouri politician Robert Ross was born in Houston
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Houston, MO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 441487 | Texas County Technical College | Houston (MO) | 65483 |
Closest post offices linked to Houston.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Post Office | Houston (MO) | 65483 |
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- Houston, Arkansas town in Perry County, Arkansas, United States with a population of 171 people.
Other cities in Texas County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Texas County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sherrill | 5,278 | Unincorporated community in Missouri |
| Licking | 2,872 | City in Texas County, Missouri, United States |
| Cabool | 2,070 | City in Texas County, Missouri, United States |
| Roubidoux | 1,647 | Township in Texas County, Missouri, USA |
| Upton | 572 | Township in Missouri |
| Summersville | 487 | City in Texas County, Missouri, United States |
| Raymondville | 353 | Village in the United States |
| Big Creek | 268 | Unincorporated community |
| Huggins | 140 | Unincorporated community in Missouri |
| Plato | 101 | Village in Missouri, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Houston distances to largest Missouri cities
- Kansas City
- St. Louis
- Columbia
- Independence
- East Independence
- Lee's Summit
- Castle Point
- O'Fallon
- Saint Joseph
- Saint Charles