Demographics & People — Houston, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 883 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,300 |
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| Median Age | 32.8 |
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| Total Households | 370 |
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| Family Households | 188 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0759 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 836 |
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| Black or African American | 16 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 315 |
| Norwegian | 281 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 162 |
| Other groups | 124 |
| Irish | 79 |
| Swedish | 76 |
| English | 50 |
| French (except Basque) | 33 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 31 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Language
| English Only | 854 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 856 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 74 |
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| Population 18+ | 632 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Houston, Minnesota.
