 | Parts of this article (those related to Demographics) need to be updated. (March 2020) |
Houston County | |
|---|---|
 Houston County Courthouse in Caledonia | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Minnesota | |
 Minnesota's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 43°40′N 91°29′W / 43.67°N 91.49°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Minnesota |
| Founded | February 23, 1854 (created) April 4, 1854 (organized) |
| Named for | Sam Houston |
| Seat | Caledonia |
| Largest city | La Crescent |
| Area | |
| • Total | 569 sq mi (1,470 km2) |
| • Land | 552 sq mi (1,430 km2) |
| • Water | 17 sq mi (40 km2) 2.9% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 18,843 |
| • Estimate (2023) | 18,582  |
| • Density | 33/sq mi (13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Website | co.houston.mn.us |
Houston County (/ˈhjuːstən/ HEW-stən)[1] is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. At the 2020 census, the population was 18,843.[2] Its county seat is Caledonia.[3] Houston County is included in the La Crosse–Onalaska metropolitan statistical area.
- ^ "Minnesota Pronunciation Guide". Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.