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New Houlka

Mississippi · 576 residents · 1.228 sq mi
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New Houlka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,375. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 134 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $24,500. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

576
−19%vs 2000
vs 710 in 2000
1990 – 2025
469 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 578 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.5
+4%vs 2000
vs 34.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4355386417448471990201020202024New Houlka
2024702
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,375
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $20,417 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,284
−23%vs 2000
vs $10,812 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$24,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$167
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $322 in 2000
US average: $450
72.7%
+9.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.5% in 2000
27.3% rent
1.5
−11%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(517)
Black24.8%(176)
Hispanic / Latino2%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.4%(358)
1990
White, non-Hispanic75%(432)
Black25%(144)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46.9%(270)
47
−7%vs 2000
vs 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
51.3%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.9%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in New Houlka, Mississippi?

New Houlka, Mississippi has about 576 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in New Houlka, Mississippi?

The typical household in New Houlka, Mississippi earns about $16,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Houlka, Mississippi expensive?

In New Houlka, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $24,500, and the typical rent is about $167 a month.

How educated are people in New Houlka, Mississippi?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in New Houlka, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Houlka, Mississippi?

About 24.7% of people in New Houlka, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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