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Houston (AK) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Houston, Alaska

StateAlaska
Land Area (mi²)23.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)83/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.3% (6)
Growth Since 20201.79% (35)
Rank in State48th
Rank in Country10987th

The population of Houston, AK in 2022 is estimated to be 1,987. This is an increase of 0.3% (6 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Houston by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Houston by Age

Houston Population Pyramid 2022
Houston Median Age
39
Total
37.9
Male
39.4
Female
Houston Sex Ratio
57.84%
1,129
Male
42.16%
823
Female
Houston Age Dependency Ratio
21.5
Old Age Dependency Ratio
36.5
Child Dependency Ratio
Houston Adults
1,501
Adults
(266 of whom are seniors) in Houston.

Population of Houston by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Houston

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 13.11%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 12.88%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 13.43%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Houston

While the overall poverty rate of Houston is 13.11%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (13.43%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (12.88%).

Poverty Rate of Houston by Employment Status and Sex

3.9%
Female Employed
28.07%
Female Unemployed
4.94%
Male Employed
39.8%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Houston by Education

12.24%
Less Than 9th Grade
22.35%
High School
6.25%
Some College
2.56%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Houston

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Houston

The most common language spoken in Houston is English, with 95.39% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 2.17% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Houston by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Houston, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Houston by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree634.65%
Bachelors Degree936.86%
Associates Degree826.05%
Some College39829.35%
High School Graduate62245.87%
9th to 12th Grade826.05%
Less Than 9th Grade161.18%

Earnings Statistics of Houston by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$36,875

Average Earnings

$51,089

Average Male

$26,477

Average Female

Employment of Houston by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Houston by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
51.4%
Employment Rate
16.4%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Houston by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Crime Statistics of Houston

2019 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime18
Property Crime53
Crime Rate63
Robbery0
Rape2
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft8
Larceny and Theft27
Burglary18
Arson0
Aggravated Assault16
2022 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime20
Property Crime91
Crime Rate101
Robbery0
Rape4
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft16
Larceny and Theft41
Burglary38
Arson0
Aggravated Assault18

Marital Status of Houston

Marriage Rates

  • 42.4%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 37.6%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 49%

    Female Marriage Rate

Houston Marriage

In Houston, 37.6% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 55-64, while males are more likely to be married at age 35-44.

Households and Families of Houston

Houston Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Houston Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
73.6%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Houston by Type

3.89
Average Family Size
3.04
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets