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Houston, MS
City in Chickasaw County, Mississippi.
Population
3,741
Land area
7.4sq mi
People per sq mi
507
ZIP codes
0
Houston and its ZIP codes
Houston at a glance
- Houston is about 8.1 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $44,023 a year, 22% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,800 (28% below Mississippi) and median rent is $727 a month.
Local data for Houston, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Houston, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,023
Poverty rate
26.2%
Median home value
$122,800
Median rent
$727/mo
Homeownership
54.8%
Bachelor's or higher
19.6%
Median age
32.5
Average commute
17.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (179), German Americans (67), Mexican Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chickasaw County. PPP loans are for Houston.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$39,463
4,330 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,677
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$106M
FY 2026, $6,205 per person
How people get to work
Houston, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled12.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 17.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Houston, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
376
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
59.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Houston, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.1%
U.S. 33.3% +11.8 pts
Diabetes
19.1%
U.S. 12.1% +7.0 pts
Smoking
20.9%
U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.0%
U.S. 11.1% +3.9 pts
Cities near Houston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Van VleetCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.8 |
| WoodlandVillage | 9 mi | 0.6 |
| New HoulkaTown | 9.1 mi | 1.2 |
| VardamanTown | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| ManteeVillage | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| OkolonaCity | 16 mi | 7.2 |
| DermaTown | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| Calhoun CityTown | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| PittsboroVillage | 19 mi | 1 |
| AlgomaTown | 19 mi | 6.6 |
| BruceTown | 21 mi | 2.4 |
| RandolphCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| PhebaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.1 |
| ShannonTown | 23 mi | 4.1 |
| Big CreekVillage | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| Slate SpringsVillage | 24 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Houston, MS in?
- Houston is in Chickasaw County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Houston, MS?
- About 3,741 people live in Houston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Houston?
- Nearby places include Van Vleet (8.2 mi), Woodland (9 mi), New Houlka (9.1 mi), Vardaman (10 mi), Mantee (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023