Demographics & People — Houston, Alaska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,693 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,200 |
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| Median Age | 40.2 |
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| Total Households | 723 |
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| Family Households | 409 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1197 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,413 |
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| Black or African American | 14 |
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| Asian | 11 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 561 |
| German | 344 |
| Other groups | 338 |
| Irish | 240 |
| English | 123 |
| Scottish | 79 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| French (except Basque) | 61 |
| Norwegian | 50 |
| Swedish | 44 |
Language
| English Only | 1,544 |
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| Spanish | 25 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,618 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 186 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,328 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 47.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.7% |
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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, Alaska.
