Houston Lake, MO is a small town of just over 400 people nestled into the rolling terrain of rural Missouri. The population density is 2,275 people per square mile according to the latest census figures - significantly lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. The town is home to a variety of locally owned businesses such as the Houston Lake General Store and Miller's Family Restaurant. For those looking for year-round outdoor activities, they can take advantage of local fishing, swimming, boating, camping and hunting opportunities at Houston Lake itself or nearby Sinking Creek Reservoir. On the weekends there are often community and family-focused events held in the area which include sporting tournaments and fundraisers sponsored by organizations like the Houston Lake Lions Club or Houston Lake Community Association. Whatever your interests may be, you can find something to do in Houston Lake.
The population in Houston Lake is 431. There are 3,954 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Houston Lake is 44.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Houston Lake is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Houston Lake
- 38.0% are married
- 16.9% are divorced
- 16.2% are married with children
- 20.3% have children, but are single
Race in Houston Lake
- 90.0% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.7% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander