What is the population of Houston, Alaska?

Houston has a population of approximately 1,834 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Houston, Alaska located?

Houston is located in Alaska, United States, at approximate coordinates 61.6153°, -149.8006°.

What is the median household income in Houston?

The median household income in Houston is approximately $73,015 based on the most recent open data.

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Houston

Total population

1,834

Median home value

$295,000

12.3%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$73,015

Houston$73k

National$74k

Founded

1966

Elevation76 m

Land area65.41 km²

Weather49°F · Scattered Rain Showers

Coordinates61.62°, -149.80°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1966

Elevation

76 m

Area

65.41 km²

Official website

www.houstonak.com

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Houston is a city in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Anchorage, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located roughly 33 miles from downtown Anchorage, though it is a 57-mile drive between the two points. The population was 1,975 at the 2020 census, up from 1,912 in 2000.

History & geography

History

Houston Siding was first listed on a blueprint map of the Alaska Railroad in 1917 as part of the growing mining operations in the area. It was heavily used by the U.S. Navy during World War II, after which the mines were abandoned. * On June 3, 1996, the Miller's Reach wildfire covered more than in Houston and adjacent Big Lake. Property loss included 454 buildings; it cost over $16 million.

Geography

Houston is located at (61.608309, -149.773719). This places it along the George Parks Highway and the Little Susitna River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it (4.89%) is water.

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