Houston County, Minnesota
Houston County | |
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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 after | 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 | https://www.co.houston.mn.us/ |
Houston County (/ˈhjuːstən/ HEW-stən) is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. At the 2020 census, the population was 18,843. Its county seat is Caledonia. Houston County is included in the La Crosse–Onalaska Metropolitan Statistical Area.