New Houlka is a town located in Calhoun County Mississippi. New Houlka has a 2024 population of 683. New Houlka is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually and its population has decreased by -2.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 697 in 2020.
The average household income in New Houlka is $48,473 with a poverty rate of 27.98%. The median age in New Houlka is 26.7 years: 27.2 years for males, and 26.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Houlka was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 322 | 42.71% |
| Black or African American | 257 | 34.08% |
| Other race | 125 | 16.58% |
| Two or more races | 38 | 5.04% |
| Asian | 12 | 1.59% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 254 | 2.97 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Married | 117 | 3.55 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Non Family | 61 | 1.3 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Male | 38 | 3.34 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Female | 38 | 3.5 | 34.2 | 65.8 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.97
Average Household Size
51.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36 | 8.59% |
| Associates Degree | 30 | 7.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 23 | 5.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 3.1% |
| High School Graduate | 177 | 42.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 5.25% |
| Some College | 118 | 28.16% |
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 | 197 | 154 | 18 |
| Black | 141 | 127 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 71 | 71 | 5 |
| Other Race | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 7 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $23,750 | $49,167 | $17,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $48,105 | $49,516 | $16,116 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,705 | $26,818 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,938 | $48,243 | $17,340 |
| Some College | $31,250 | $37,857 | $26,417 |
$35,938
Average Earnings
$48,243
Average Male
$17,340
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.18% of New Houlka residents speak only English, while 11.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 257 | 137 | 53.31% |
| White | 317 | 69 | 21.77% |
| Multiple | 38 | 5 | 13.16% |
| Hispanic | 142 | 2 | 1.41% |
27.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.41%
Male Poverty Rate
40.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Houlka is Black, with 53.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Houlka is Hispanic, with 1.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 19.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 51.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 25% |
| High School | 24.29% |
| Some College | 15.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 83.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 42.22% |
| Female Employed | 41.45% |
| Male Employed | 3.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,450 | $51,377 |
| Households | $47,981 | $48,473 |
| Married Families | $49,650 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,583 | $32,385 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
16
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9 | 3.93% |
| Asian | 7 | 58.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
68.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
15.9%
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
68.17%
Born in New Houlka
98.41%
Native Born
1.59%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.59%
Naturalized
98.41% of New Houlka residents were born in the United States, with 68.17% having been born in Mississippi. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 666 | -4 | -0.6% |
| 2028 | 670 | -3 | -0.45% |
| 2027 | 673 | -3 | -0.44% |
| 2026 | 676 | -4 | -0.59% |
| 2025 | 680 | -3 | -0.44% |
| 2024 | 683 | -4 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 687 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 688 | -5 | -0.72% |
| 2021 | 693 | -4 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 697 | 92 | 15.21% |
| 2019 | 605 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 605 | -2 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 607 | -6 | -0.98% |
| 2016 | 613 | -5 | -0.81% |
| 2015 | 618 | -2 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 620 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 2013 | 618 | -5 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 623 | -3 | -0.48% |
| 2011 | 626 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 627 | 0 | 0% |