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Houston County, AL: growth, migration and housing
Houston County has 110,318 residents, up 2.8% since 2020 (+0.6% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 2,834 households moved in and 2,684 moved out (+150 net), while a net $3.7M of income left. Median household income is $58,626, the median home $183,300 and median rent $945 a month.
In Alabama: 24th of 67 counties for 5-year population growth · 29th of 67 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 25th of 67 counties for median household income · 17th of 67 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Houston County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Dale County, AL | 382 | $15.4M |
| Henry County, AL | 197 | $7.8M |
| Geneva County, AL | 160 | $6.4M |
| Coffee County, AL | 139 | $8.4M |
| Jackson County, FL | 82 | $3.6M |
| Bay County, FL | 81 | $3.5M |
| Barbour County, AL | 55 | $1.6M |
| Early County, GA | 37 | $1.6M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Houston County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Dale County, AL | 406 | $19.8M |
| Henry County, AL | 211 | $12.4M |
| Geneva County, AL | 164 | $8.6M |
| Coffee County, AL | 110 | $5.4M |
| Bay County, FL | 73 | $5.2M |
| Jackson County, FL | 66 | $2.8M |
| Jefferson County, AL | 56 | $2.8M |
| Madison County, AL | 45 | $3.2M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.