Houston, MN Demographics

A map of Houston's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	860	945	87.6%	94.8%
Multiracial	94	33	9.6%	3.3%
Hispanic	14	9	1.4%	0.9%
Black	12	4	1.2%	0.4%
Native American/Other	2	3	0.2%	0.3%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.3%

Houston, Minnesota has an estimated population of 982, a slight decrease from the 997 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.6% White, 9.6% Multiracial, 1.4% Hispanic, 1.2% Black, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Houston, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Houston has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Houston, that probability was 10.0% in 2020 and 22.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Houston is ranked the 365th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Houston was ranked the 359th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Houston's White Population

860 residents of Houston, or 87.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Houston is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Houston ranks 133rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Houston's White population has declined by an estimated 9.0%. White residents' share of Houston's population has decreased from 94.8% to 87.6%.

Houston is less White than neighboring Caledonia (98% White), Rushford (93.6% White), Spring Grove (92.6% White), Hokah (91.5% White), and Rushford Village (99% White).

Houston's Black Population

12 residents of Houston, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Houston is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Houston ranks 454th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Houston's Black population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Black residents' share of Houston's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.2%.

Houston is more Black than neighboring Caledonia (0.1% Black), Rushford (0.4% Black), Spring Grove (0.7% Black), Hokah (0% Black), and Rushford Village (0% Black).

Houston's Asian Population

0 residents of Houston, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Houston is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Houston ranks 505th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Houston's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Houston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Houston is less Asian than neighboring Rushford (2.1% Asian), and Spring Grove (0.3% Asian).

Houston's Hispanic Population

14 residents of Houston, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Houston is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Houston ranks 791st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Houston's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 55.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Houston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Houston is more Hispanic than neighboring Caledonia (0.1% Hispanic), Rushford (1.2% Hispanic), and Rushford Village (0% Hispanic). Houston is less Hispanic than neighboring Spring Grove (4.4% Hispanic), and Hokah (5.8% Hispanic).

Houston's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Houston, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Houston is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Houston ranks 647th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Houston's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Houston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Houston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hokah (0.1% Native American/Other), and Rushford Village (0% Native American/Other). Houston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rushford (0.9% Native American/Other), and Spring Grove (0.7% Native American/Other).

Houston's Multiracial Population

94 residents of Houston, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Houston is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Houston ranks 496th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Houston's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 184.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Houston's population has increased from 3.3% to 9.6%.

Houston is more Multiracial than neighboring Caledonia (1.6% Multiracial), Rushford (1.8% Multiracial), Spring Grove (1.3% Multiracial), Hokah (2.5% Multiracial), and Rushford Village (1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.