Houston is a city located in Chickasaw County Mississippi. Houston has a 2024 population of 3,687. Houston is currently declining at a rate of -0.7% annually and its population has decreased by -2.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,791 in 2020.
The average household income in Houston is $41,921 with a poverty rate of 28.81%. The median age in Houston is 46.4 years: 46.3 years for males, and 46.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Houston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,998 | 53.11% |
| Black or African American | 1,500 | 39.87% |
| Two or more races | 241 | 6.41% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,762 | 2.09 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Non Family | 718 | 1.11 | 41.8 | 58.2 |
| Married | 545 | 2.67 | 98.5 | 1.5 |
| Female | 410 | 2.99 | 36.6 | 63.4 |
| Male | 89 | 2.29 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
59.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 343 | 12.6% |
| Associates Degree | 225 | 8.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 293 | 10.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 152 | 5.58% |
| High School Graduate | 422 | 15.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 389 | 14.29% |
| Some College | 898 | 32.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,349 | 1,165 | 257 |
| Black | 1,147 | 691 | 134 |
| Hispanic | 149 | 57 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 54 | 36 |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,397 | $0 | $31,397 |
| Graduate Degree | $45,819 | $62,639 | $34,570 |
| High School Graduate | $31,637 | $44,293 | $30,655 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,047 | $29,395 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,475 | $42,935 | $27,725 |
| Some College | $28,869 | $51,090 | $24,052 |
$30,475
Average Earnings
$42,935
Average Male
$27,725
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.65% of Houston residents speak only English, while 6.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,761 | 556 | 31.57% |
| Black | 1,500 | 370 | 24.67% |
| Multiple | 241 | 135 | 56.02% |
28.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.26%
Male Poverty Rate
32.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Houston is Multiple, with 56.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Houston is Black, with 24.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 32.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 25.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.07% |
| High School | 14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40% |
| Female Employed | 13.61% |
| Male Employed | 8.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,543 | $50,907 |
| Households | $32,410 | $41,921 |
| Married Families | $69,031 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,833 | $27,327 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.4%
Male Marriage Rate
37.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
83
Number of Veterans
83
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58 | 3.52% |
| Black | 25 | 1.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.6%
Labor Force Participation
48%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.08%
Born in Houston
95.45%
Native Born
4.55%
Foreign Born
4.44%
Non Citizen
0.11%
Naturalized
95.45% of Houston residents were born in the United States, with 79.08% having been born in Mississippi. 4.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,557 | -26 | -0.73% |
| 2028 | 3,583 | -26 | -0.72% |
| 2027 | 3,609 | -26 | -0.72% |
| 2026 | 3,635 | -26 | -0.71% |
| 2025 | 3,661 | -26 | -0.71% |
| 2024 | 3,687 | -26 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 3,713 | -5 | -0.13% |
| 2022 | 3,718 | -46 | -1.22% |
| 2021 | 3,764 | -27 | -0.71% |
| 2020 | 3,791 | 391 | 11.5% |
| 2019 | 3,400 | -27 | -0.79% |
| 2018 | 3,427 | -29 | -0.84% |
| 2017 | 3,456 | -31 | -0.89% |
| 2016 | 3,487 | -47 | -1.33% |
| 2015 | 3,534 | -9 | -0.25% |
| 2014 | 3,543 | -5 | -0.14% |
| 2013 | 3,548 | -32 | -0.89% |
| 2012 | 3,580 | -15 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 3,595 | -28 | -0.77% |
| 2010 | 3,623 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,079 | 176 | 4.51% |
| 1990 | 3,903 | 156 | 4.16% |
| 1980 | 3,747 | 1,027 | 37.76% |
| 1970 | 2,720 | 143 | 5.55% |
| 1960 | 2,577 | -980 | -27.55% |