Houston, MS Demographics

A map of Houston's Population by Race

Houston, Mississippi has an estimated population of 3,741, a slight decrease from the 3,797 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.9% Black, 42.7% White, 2.9% Multiracial, 1.1% Hispanic, 0.3% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Houston, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Houston has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Houston, that probability was 59.3% in 2020 and 53.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Houston is ranked the 86th most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Houston was ranked the 83rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Houston's White Population

1,596 residents of Houston, or 42.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Houston is considerably lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Houston ranks 252nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Houston's White population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. White residents' share of Houston's population has decreased from 44.0% to 42.7%.

Houston is more White than neighboring Woodland (18.2% White), and Vardaman (26.5% White). Houston is less White than neighboring Van Vleet (100% White), New Houlka (50.1% White), and Mantee (96.5% White).

Houston's Black Population

1,980 residents of Houston, or 52.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Houston is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Houston ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Houston's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.7%. Black residents' share of Houston's population has increased from 45.5% to 52.9%.

Houston is more Black than neighboring Van Vleet (0% Black), New Houlka (42.3% Black), Vardaman (25% Black), and Mantee (0.7% Black). Houston is less Black than neighboring Woodland (80.3% Black).

Houston's Asian Population

11 residents of Houston, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Houston is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Houston ranks 178th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Houston's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Houston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Houston is more Asian than neighboring Woodland (0% Asian), Van Vleet (0% Asian), New Houlka (0% Asian), Vardaman (0% Asian), and Mantee (0% Asian).

Houston's Hispanic Population

43 residents of Houston, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Houston is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Houston ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Houston's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 85.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Houston's population has decreased from 7.5% to 1.1%.

Houston is more Hispanic than neighboring Van Vleet (0% Hispanic). Houston is less Hispanic than neighboring Woodland (1.5% Hispanic), New Houlka (2.6% Hispanic), Vardaman (46% Hispanic), and Mantee (2.2% Hispanic).

Houston's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Houston, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Houston is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Houston ranks 320th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Houston's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Houston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Houston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodland (0% Native American/Other), Van Vleet (0% Native American/Other), and New Houlka (0% Native American/Other). Houston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Vardaman (0.6% Native American/Other), and Mantee (0.7% Native American/Other).

Houston's Multiracial Population

107 residents of Houston, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Houston is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Houston ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Houston's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Houston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Houston is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodland (0% Multiracial), Van Vleet (0% Multiracial), Vardaman (1.9% Multiracial), and Mantee (0% Multiracial). Houston is less Multiracial than neighboring New Houlka (5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.