Houston, Alaska
Houston: City in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States
About
Houston is a city located in the county of Matanuska-Susitna Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,912. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,462 inhabitants.
The city was created 58 years ago in 1966.
Quick Facts about Houston
| Population : | 2,462 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alaska (United States) |
| County : | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Postal code : | 99694 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 907 |
| Water as percent of area : | 4.94% |
| Land as percent of area : | 95.06% |
| Altitude : | 249 feet / 76 meters |
| Establishment : | June 06, 1966 (58 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Anchorage |
| Local time : | 08:24:29 (21st December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 22.34% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Houston is located at 61°37'49"N 149°49'5"W (61.6302800, -149.8180600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Houston
Demographics
The population of Houston increased by 22.34% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,912 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,977 | 3.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,027 | 2.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,066 | 1.89% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,121 | 2.59% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,200 | 3.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,286 | 3.76% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,348 | 2.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,383 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,412 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,462 | 2.03% | estimation process |
Schools in Houston
College & universities near Houston, AK
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102580 | Alaska Bible College | Palmer (AK) | 99645 |
| 102553 | University of Alaska Anchorage | Anchorage (AK) | 99508 |
| 102669 | Alaska Pacific University | Anchorage (AK) | 99508 |
| 103501 | Alaska Career College | Anchorage (AK) | 99507-1033 |
Post offices near Houston
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Post Office | Willow (AK) | 99688 |
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Other cities in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Matanuska-Susitna Borough , AK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wasilla | 11,099 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Tanaina | 8,197 | Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska |
| Palmer | 7,766 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Meadow Lakes | 7,570 | Census designated place in Alaska, United States |
| Willow | 2,102 | Census-designated place in Alaska, USA |
| Lazy Mountain | 1,479 | Census designated place |
| Talkeetna | 876 | Place in Alaska |
Distance to Other Cities
Houston distances to largest Alaska cities
