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New Houlka

Mississippi · 698 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 $29,844. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $69,500. The poverty rate of 38.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
698
−2%since 2000
from 710 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
568 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 578 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+3%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4355386417448471990201020202024New Houlka
2024702
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,844
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,377
+33%since 2000
from $10,812 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32%
US avg: 10%
Information28.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
41.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+39%since 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59%(412)
Black34.7%(242)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(11)
Diversity Score65.5%(457)
Diversity Score
66
+30%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.5%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+88%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.9%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Houlka, Mississippi?

New Houlka, Mississippi has about 698 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Houlka, Mississippi earns about $29,844 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 $69,500, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in New Houlka, Mississippi?

About 13.1% 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 38.8% 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 122 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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