City · Mississippi
Houston, Mississippi
Houston, city, in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. Houston had 3,670 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,797 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,741 (±16). GEOID 2833900.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,670
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,797 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,741 ±16
Median household income
$44,023
±$9,853 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$122,800
±$35,623 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$727
±$92 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
Where is Houston and what county is it in?
Houston is a city in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It covers 7.4 square miles of land, 515 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Houston, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,670 people lived in Houston on July 1, 2025, down 3.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020 Census counted 3,797 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,741 (±16).
| Measure | Houston | Chickasaw County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,741 ±16 | 16,915 | +263 |
| Households | 1,472 ±136 | 6,674 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.49 ±0.23 | 2.47 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,672 ±133 | 7,851 | no clear change |
Houston's population since 2000
From 4,079 in 2000 to 3,670 in 2025: down 10.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Houston as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Houston?
The median resident of Houston is 32.5 years old; 28.6% are under 18 and 20.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 52.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 42.7%.
| Measure | Houston | Chickasaw County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.5 ±6.5 | 38.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.6% ±4.0 pts | 24.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.6% ±5.4 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Male | 46.5% ±4.4 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% ±2.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 42.7% ±7.8 pts | 49.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 52.9% ±8.2 pts | 47.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±2.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1% ±1.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.6% ±3.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.3% ±3.6 pts | 4.4% | – |
| With a disability | 11.5% ±4.8 pts | 14.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.8% ±4.9 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.5% ±6.7 pts | 80.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.6% ±6.9 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3% ±4.1 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.0% ±4.8 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±1.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Houston earn?
Half of Houston's 1,472 households earn less than $44,023 a year (±$9,853), against $43,586 in Chickasaw County and $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $39,511 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Houston | Chickasaw County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,023 ±$9,853 | $43,586 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $47,380 ±$7,967 | $56,911 | – |
| Per capita income | $19,153 ±$2,600 | $23,189 | −$5,253 |
| People below the poverty line | 26.2% ±10.5 pts | 23.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.9% ±11.8 pts | 30.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.2% ±9.8 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% ±4.5 pts | 87.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.3% ±5.9 pts | 79.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Houston?
Owners occupy 54.8% of Houston's occupied homes and renters 45.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $122,800 by its owner (±$35,623). The median renter pays $727 a month including utilities, and 37.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Houston | Chickasaw County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $122,800 ±$35,623 | $109,800 | +$42,928 |
| Median gross rent | $727 ±$92 | $670 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.8% ±18.1 pts | 32.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,087 ±$197 | $1,018 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.8% ±9.5 pts | 70.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.2% ±9.5 pts | 29.7% | – |
| Housing units | 1,672 ±133 | 7,851 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.1% ±11.5 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.1% ±7.3 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.5% ±2.2 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8% ±2.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.2% ±3.7 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.0% ±6.8 pts | 8.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Houston building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units in Houston in 2025 (6 in single-family houses), 1.6 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Mississippi.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Houston work and get to work?
81.0% of Houston's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 17.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Houston | Chickasaw County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.8% ±7.8 pts | 52.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% ±2.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.0% ±9.6 pts | 82.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.1% ±8.9 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.3% ±5.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.4 min ±2.7 | 21.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Houston?
1 census tract lies mostly in Houston (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9503Chickasaw County | 4,498 | $43,431 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Houston) · Census block assignment files
How does Houston compare with other places in Mississippi?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Houston is the 5,736th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 75th-most populous of 299 in Mississippi.
Houston ranks 106th of 172 places in Mississippi with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 75th | 299 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 84th | 148 |
| Residents per square mile | 111th | 187 |
| Median household income | 106th | 172 |
| Per capita income | 154th | 183 |
| Median home value | 104th | 178 |
| Median gross rent | 116th | 161 |
| Poverty rate | 67th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 101st | 171 |
| Median age | 158th | 186 |
| Owner-occupied share | 132nd | 182 |
| Travel time to work | 171st | 185 |
Houston's figures with every place in Mississippi (CSV)
Every place in Mississippi, sortable · Compare Houston with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Houston?
20 of the 57 figures for Houston on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Houston are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Houston.