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New Houlka

Mississippi · 626 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 $21,181. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $35,600. The poverty rate of 34.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
626
−12%since 2000
from 710 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
510 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 578 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
+10%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4355386417448471990201020202024New Houlka
2024702
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,181
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,559
+7%since 2000
from $10,812 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade52.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,600
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$289
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.6%
−32.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73%(457)
Black24%(150)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(9)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.5%(310)
Diversity Score
49
−2%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
53.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+142%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.6%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.0%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Houlka, Mississippi?

New Houlka, Mississippi has about 626 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Houlka, Mississippi earns about $21,181 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 $35,600, and the typical rent is about $289 a month.

How educated are people in New Houlka, Mississippi?

About 2.0% 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 34.8% of people in New Houlka, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Houlka, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, New Houlka, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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