Houston, AK (Alaska) Houses and Residents

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Total population: 1,212 (Urban population: 0, Rural population: 1,212 (all nonfarm))

Houston, Alaska Age and Sex of Residents

Houses: 578 (447 occupied: 372 owner occupied, 75 renter occupied)

% of renters here:	17%
State:	37%

Housing density: 26 houses/condos per square mile

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Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2000: $67,500

Median rent asked for vacant for-rent units in 2000: $613

Median gross rent in Houston, AK in 2000: $575

Housing units in Houston with a mortgage: 171 (5 second mortgage, 4 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 120

Household type by relationship

Households: 1,212

In family households: 1,037 (250 male householders, 48 female householders)
215 spouses, 404 children (346 natural, 11 adopted, 47 stepchildren), 37 grandchildren, 2 brothers or sisters, 6 parents, 16 other relatives, 59 non-relatives
In nonfamily households: 175 (91 male householders (73 living alone)), 47 female householders (37 living alone)), 37 nonrelatives

Size of family households: 115 2-persons, 61 3-persons, 42 4-persons, 42 5-persons, 14 6-persons, 24 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 110 1-person, 21 2-persons, 5 3-persons, 2 4-persons.

209 married couples with children.
120 single-parent households (53 men, 67 women).

95.0% of residents of Houston speak English at home.
3.0% of residents speak Spanish at home (94% speak English very well, 6% speak English well).
0.5% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (100% speak English very well).
0.5% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% speak English very well).
0.9% of residents speak other language at home (100% speak English very well).

Foreign born population: 15 (1.2%)
(60.0% of them are naturalized citizens)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:

Here:	4.4
State:	5.7

Median number of rooms in apartments:

Here:	3.3
State:	3.9

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Houston, Alaska:

1 room: 28
2 rooms: 29
3 rooms: 52
4 rooms: 88
5 rooms: 59
6 rooms: 44
7 rooms: 17
8 rooms: 23
9 or more rooms: 32

Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Houston, Alaska:

1 room: 11
2 rooms: 15
3 rooms: 14
4 rooms: 18
5 rooms: 9
6 rooms: 6
7 rooms: 0
8 rooms: 0
9 or more rooms: 2

Year house built:

1999 to March 2000: 26
1995 to 1998: 103
1990 to 1994: 54
1980 to 1989: 183
1970 to 1979: 160
1960 to 1969: 38
1950 to 1959: 11
1940 to 1949: 0
1939 or earlier: 3

Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Houston:

no bedroom: 34
1 bedroom: 78
2 bedrooms: 112
3 bedrooms: 99
4 bedrooms: 32
5 or more bedrooms: 17

Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Houston:

no bedroom: 11
1 bedroom: 27
2 bedrooms: 27
3 bedrooms: 6
4 bedrooms: 2
5 or more bedrooms: 2

Cars and other vehicles available in Houston in owner-occupied houses/condos:

no vehicle: 17
1 vehicle: 124
2 vehicles: 141
3 vehicles: 59
4 vehicles: 24
5 or more vehicles: 7

Cars and other vehicles available in Houston in n renter-occupied apartments

no vehicle: 7
1 vehicle: 38
2 vehicles: 23
3 vehicles: 7
4 vehicles: 0
5 or more vehicles: 0

Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses in 2000 in Houston, AK:

Less than $10,000: 2
$10,000 to $14,999: 6
$15,000 to $19,999: 4
$20,000 to $24,999: 8
$25,000 to $29,999: 4
$30,000 to $34,999: 11
$35,000 to $39,999: 5
$40,000 to $49,999: 24
$50,000 to $59,999: 16
$60,000 to $69,999: 25
$70,000 to $79,999: 21
$80,000 to $89,999: 16
$90,000 to $99,999: 25
$100,000 to $124,999: 39
$125,000 to $149,999: 19
$150,000 to $174,999: 34
$175,000 to $199,999: 11
$200,000 to $249,999: 11
$250,000 to $299,999: 6
$300,000 to $399,999: 4
$400,000 to $499,999: 0
$500,000 to $749,999: 0
$750,000 to $999,999: 0
$1,000,000 or more: 0

Rent paid by renters in 2000 in Houston:

Less than $100: 0
$100 to $149: 2
$150 to $199: 0
$200 to $249: 8
$250 to $299: 0
$300 to $349: 2
$350 to $399: 11
$400 to $449: 0
$450 to $499: 4
$500 to $549: 6
$550 to $599: 2
$600 to $649: 3
$650 to $699: 10
$700 to $749: 0
$750 to $799: 5
$800 to $899: 0
$900 to $999: 3
$1,000 to $1,249: 0
$1,250 to $1,499: 0
$1,500 to $1,999: 0
$2,000 or more: 0
No cash rent: 14

Year of entry for the foreign-born population

1995 to March 2000: 0
1990 to 1994: 3
1985 to 1989: 0
1980 to 1984: 10
1975 to 1979: 0
1970 to 1974: 2
1970 to 1974: 0
1965 to 1969: 0

Houston, AK Time Leaving Home for Work

Percentage of workers working in this county: 68.4%
Number of people working at home: 8 (1.9% of all workers)

Travel time to work

Less than 5 minutes: 14
5 to 9 minutes: 12
10 to 14 minutes: 36
15 to 19 minutes: 36
20 to 24 minutes: 44
25 to 29 minutes: 21
30 to 34 minutes: 73
35 to 39 minutes: 3
40 to 44 minutes: 17
45 to 59 minutes: 42
60 to 89 minutes: 63
90 or more minutes: 61

Houston mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

Drove a car alone: 304 (71%)
Carpooled: 62 (14%)
Bus or trolley bus: 4 (1%)
Walked: 18 (4%)
Other means: 34 (8%)
Worked at home: 8 (2%)

Household income:

Less than $10,000: 48
$10,000 to $14,999: 23
$15,000 to $19,999: 42
$20,000 to $24,999: 40
$25,000 to $29,999: 22
$30,000 to $34,999: 19
$35,000 to $39,999: 26
$40,000 to $44,999: 13
$45,000 to $49,999: 29
$50,000 to $59,999: 44
$60,000 to $74,999: 46
$75,000 to $99,999: 41
$100,000 to $124,999: 24
$125,000 to $149,999: 11
$150,000 to $199,999: 5
$200,000 or more: 3

First ancestries reported:

Other groups: 238
United States or American: 114
German: 98
Irish: 81
English: 64
Norwegian: 54
Italian: 32
Scottish: 21
Dutch: 19
French (except Basque): 18
Scotch-Irish: 15
Polish: 14
Russian: 14
Danish: 13
Swedish: 12
European: 9
Welsh: 9
Greek: 8
French Canadian: 7
Swiss: 7
Austrian: 4
Scandinavian: 4
Slovak: 3
British: 2
Canadian: 2
New Zealander: 2
Celtic: 1

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:

Africa, n.e.c. (20%)
Colombia (20%)
Peru (20%)
Other Western Europe (13%)
Other Australian and New Zealand Subregion (13%)
Canada (13%)

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

This state: 395
Northeast: 59
Midwest: 238
South: 115
West: 382

57% of Houston residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
Out of people who lived in different houses, 45% lived in this county.
Out of people who lived in different counties, 48% lived in Alaska.

Education attainment for males 25 years and older:

No schooling: 0
Nursery to 4th grade: 0
5th and 6th grade: 0
7th and 8th grade: 4
9th grade: 13
10th grade: 15
11th grade: 13
12th grade, no diploma: 15
High school graduate (or equivalency): 183
Less than 1 year of college: 37
Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 61
Associate degree: 18
Bachelor's degree: 24
Master's degree: 8
Professional school degree: 0
Doctorate degree: 0

Educational Attainment for Males

Education attainment for females 25 years and older:

No schooling: 0
Nursery to 4th grade: 0
5th and 6th grade: 4
7th and 8th grade: 4
9th grade: 4
10th grade: 16
11th grade: 12
12th grade, no diploma: 14
High school graduate (or equivalency): 133
Less than 1 year of college: 35
Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 57
Associate degree: 22
Bachelor's degree: 31
Master's degree: 3
Professional school degree: 4
Doctorate degree: 0

Educational Attainment for Females

Class of Workers

Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic males: 22.6%
Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic females: 11.6%

Unemployment rate for American Indian and Alaska Native males: 20.0%
Unemployment rate for American Indian and Alaska Native females: 0.0%

Unemployment rate for two or more race males: 28.6%
Unemployment rate for two or more race females: 10.5%

Unemployment rate for Hispanic or Latino males: 15.4%
Unemployment rate for Hispanic or Latino females: 0.0%

Median household income in 1999 for:

White non-Hispanic householders: $38,462
American Indian and Alaska Native householders: $71,250
Asian householders: $48,125
Some other race householders: $10,417
Two or more races householders: $46,563
Median household income in 1999, Hispanic or Latino race: $71,250

Houston household income for White Non-Hispanic householders

Houston household income for American Indian or Alaska Native householders

Houston household income for Asian householders

Houston household income for some other race householders

Houston household income for two or more races householders

Houston household income for Hispanic or Latino householders

Houston marital status for males

Houston marital status for females

Median house value for:

White Non-Hispanic householders: $90,000
American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $98,300
Asian householders: $154,200
Some other race householders: $129,200
Two or more races householders: $85,000
Hispanic or Latino householders: $154,200

Housing units in structures:

One, detached: 478
One, attached: 7
Two: 7
3 or 4: 18
5 to 9: 8
Mobile homes: 51
Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 9

Median worth of mobile homes: $31,000

Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 30%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 28%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit in Houston:

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:

Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (76%)
Bottled, tank, or LP gas (10%)
Wood (9%)
Electricity (4%)
Utility gas (1%)
Other fuel (1%)

Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:

Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (44%)
Electricity (27%)
Utility gas (13%)
Wood (8%)
Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)
No fuel used (3%)

Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 21

Here:	10.6%
Alaska:	6.9%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 7

Here:	7.4%
Alaska:	5.9%

Students in private undegraduate colleges: 0

Here:	0.0%
Alaska:	14.1%

School Enrollment by Level of School for Male Students

School Enrollment by Level of School for Female Students

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninstitutionalized)

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