Houston
Town in Kent County, Delaware
Houston is a town in Kent County, Delaware, with 381 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 49 ft (15 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Harrington, 3.5 miles W.
- 381residents (2020 Census)
- 49 ftelevation · 15 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.0 km²
- 994 / sq mipopulation density
- 19954ZIP code
About Houston
Houston ( HOW-stən) is a town in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It is part of the Dover metropolitan area. The population was 381 in 2020. It was named for John W. Houston. The town was named after John W. Houston who was Delaware's Secretary of State from 1841 to 1844.
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Living in Houston
- Median household income
- $68,889
- Median home value
- $310,900
- Median rent
- $867/mo
- Median age
- 44.5
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Houston had 381 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 381 |
|---|---|
| Density | 994 per sq mi (384 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Houston at a glance
| State | Delaware (DE) |
|---|---|
| County | Kent County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 381 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.38 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9173° N, 75.5039° W |
| ZIP code | 19954 |
| Official website | townofhouston.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1036760 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Houston
- Harrington3.5 mi W
- Milford4.4 mi E
- Farmington5.2 mi SW
- Lincoln5.6 mi SE
- Frederica6.6 mi N
- Felton7.6 mi NW
- Riverview7.9 mi N
- Ellendale8.3 mi SE
- Greenwood8.9 mi SW
- Viola9.4 mi NW
- Slaughter Beach10.2 mi E
- Woodside East10.5 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Houston
What county is Houston in?
Houston is in Kent County, Delaware.
What is the population of Houston, DE?
381 people lived in Houston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Houston, DE?
The ZIP code of Houston is 19954.
What is the elevation of Houston?
49 feet (15 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Houston?
Harrington (3.5 mi), Milford (4.4 mi), Farmington (5.2 mi), Lincoln (5.6 mi), Frederica (6.6 mi).
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