Houston is a town located in Kent County Delaware. Houston has a 2024 population of 401. Houston is currently growing at a rate of 0.75% annually and its population has increased by 3.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 389 in 2020.
The average household income in Houston is $103,940 with a poverty rate of 14.09%. The median age in Houston is 46 years: 47.9 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Houston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 401 | 87.94% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 4.17% |
| Other race | 18 | 3.95% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 3.95% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 221 | 2.06 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
| Married | 135 | 2.24 | 90.4 | 9.6 |
| Non Family | 64 | 1.13 | 81.3 | 18.8 |
| Female | 22 | 3.73 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.32
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
85.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 33 | 9.71% |
| Associates Degree | 16 | 4.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11 | 3.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 2.06% |
| High School Graduate | 175 | 51.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 1.76% |
| Some College | 92 | 27.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 307 | 276 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 9 | 0 |
| Black | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 14.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,500 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,917 | $32,292 | $41,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,250 | $0 | $33,500 |
| Overall | $51,250 | $67,344 | $42,917 |
| Some College | $115,500 | $115,889 | $48,750 |
$51,250
Average Earnings
$67,344
Average Male
$42,917
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.19% of Houston residents speak only English, while 1.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 383 | 61 | 15.93% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 1 | 6.25% |
| Multiple | 18 | 1 | 5.56% |
14.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.66%
Male Poverty Rate
14.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Houston is White, with 15.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Houston is Multiple, with 5.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.56% |
| Some College | 1.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 13.51% |
| Female Employed | 5.94% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $104,375 | $120,632 |
| Households | $100,208 | $103,940 |
| Married Families | $120,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,750 | $59,761 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.8%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
38
Number of Veterans
38
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 10.34% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.3%
Labor Force Participation
61.2%
Employment Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
50.88%
Born in Houston
97.81%
Native Born
2.19%
Foreign Born
0.66%
Non Citizen
1.54%
Naturalized
97.81% of Houston residents were born in the United States, with 50.88% having been born in Delaware. 0.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 416 | 3 | 0.73% |
| 2028 | 413 | 3 | 0.73% |
| 2027 | 410 | 3 | 0.74% |
| 2026 | 407 | 3 | 0.74% |
| 2025 | 404 | 3 | 0.75% |
| 2024 | 401 | 3 | 0.75% |
| 2023 | 398 | 4 | 1.02% |
| 2022 | 394 | 5 | 1.29% |
| 2021 | 389 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 389 | -17 | -4.19% |
| 2019 | 406 | 5 | 1.25% |
| 2018 | 401 | 2 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 399 | 5 | 1.27% |
| 2016 | 394 | 2 | 0.51% |
| 2015 | 392 | 4 | 1.03% |
| 2014 | 388 | 8 | 2.11% |
| 2013 | 380 | 1 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 379 | 4 | 1.07% |
| 2011 | 375 | 6 | 1.63% |
| 2010 | 369 | 0 | 0% |