Houston Acres is a city located in Jefferson County Kentucky. Houston Acres has a 2024 population of 489. Houston Acres is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -1.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 497 in 2020.
The average household income in Houston Acres is $103,511 with a poverty rate of 13.18%. The median age in Houston Acres is 37.2 years: 33.1 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Houston Acres was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 601 | 81.66% |
| Black or African American | 117 | 15.9% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 1.63% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.82% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 265 | 2.78 | 83.4 | 16.6 |
| Married | 179 | 3.54 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Non Family | 69 | 1.03 | 97.1 | 2.9 |
| Male | 10 | 1.7 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 7 | 2 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
83.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 3.95% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 4.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 216 | 47.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 61 | 13.38% |
| High School Graduate | 68 | 14.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.22% |
| Some College | 73 | 16.01% |
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 | 402 | 401 | 243 |
| Black | 40 | 22 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,083 | $66,739 | $47,031 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,021 | $78,854 | $45,833 |
| High School Graduate | $31,500 | $37,188 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,071 | $67,228 | $32,120 |
| Some College | $0 | $53,750 | $0 |
$46,071
Average Earnings
$67,228
Average Male
$32,120
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.83% of Houston Acres residents speak only English, while 9.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 601 | 97 | 16.14% |
13.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.91%
Male Poverty Rate
13.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Houston Acres is White, with 16.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Houston Acres is White, with 16.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 14.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.14% |
| High School | 4.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.73% |
| Female Employed | 1.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $107,000 | $105,211 |
| Households | $104,583 | $103,511 |
| Married Families | $107,708 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,917 | $97,690 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
74.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
77.2%
Male Marriage Rate
71.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
33
Number of Veterans
33
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Korea | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 7.48% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 12.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
42.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.3%
Labor Force Participation
73.1%
Employment Rate
1.7%
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
82.34%
Born in Houston Acres
91.03%
Native Born
8.97%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
8.97%
Naturalized
91.03% of Houston Acres residents were born in the United States, with 82.34% having been born in Kentucky. 0% 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 | 479 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2028 | 481 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2027 | 483 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 485 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2025 | 487 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2024 | 489 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2023 | 491 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 490 | -4 | -0.81% |
| 2021 | 494 | -3 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 497 | -7 | -1.39% |
| 2019 | 504 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 506 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 506 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 506 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 506 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 504 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 502 | 5 | 1.01% |
| 2012 | 497 | 4 | 0.81% |
| 2011 | 493 | 2 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 491 | 0 | 0% |