Houston County, Minnesota Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Houston County, Minnesota
Houston County, Minnesota Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
18,653
Median Age
45.1
Male Median
43.9
Female Median
46.8
Houston County, Minnesota Population Growth

Houston County, Minnesota Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -3.0%%.
-3.0%% Growth
Houston County, Minnesota Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Houston County, Minnesota Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.1 | 18,653 |
| 2023 | 45.0 | 18,768 |
| 2022 | 44.6 | 18,826 |
| 2021 | 44.8 | 18,806 |
| 2020 | 45.3 | 18,670 |
| 2019 | 45.3 | 18,648 |
| 2018 | 45.2 | 18,663 |
| 2017 | 45.4 | 18,709 |
| 2016 | 45.4 | 18,791 |
| 2015 | 45.0 | 18,812 |
| 2014 | 44.8 | 18,859 |
| 2013 | 44.6 | 18,915 |
| 2012 | 44.0 | 19,001 |
| 2011 | 43.7 | 19,108 |
| 2010 | 42.9 | 19,226 |
Houston County, Minnesota Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.0% |
| 5–17 | 16.4% |
| 18–24 | 6.6% |
| 25–34 | 9.8% |
| 35–54 | 23.4% |
| 55–64 | 15.3% |
| 65+ | 23.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Houston County, Minnesota
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 81.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 38.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 42.8
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Houston County, Minnesota
The median age in Houston County, Minnesota is 45.1 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Houston County, Minnesota is 18,653.
In Houston County, Minnesota, seniors (ages 65+) make up 23.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Houston County, Minnesota is aging.