Houston, MS Demographics
A map of Houston's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 1,726 | 45.5% |
White | 1,672 | 44.0% |
Hispanic | 286 | 7.5% |
Multiracial | 99 | 2.6% |
Asian | 11 | 0.3% |
Native American/Other | 3 | 0.1% |
Houston, Mississippi had a population of 3,797 in 2020. It was 44.0% White, 45.5% Black, 0.3% Asian, 7.5% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Houston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Houston is the 83rd most populous. 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's White Population
1,672 residents of Houston identify as White, or 44.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Houston slightly less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Houston is ranked #252 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Houston is more White than neighboring Vardaman (39.4% White). Houston is less White than neighboring Woodland (46.4% White), Van Vleet (70.5% White), New Houlka (59% White), and Mantee (97.5% White).
Houston's Black Population
1,726 residents of Houston identify as Black, or 45.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Houston slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Houston is ranked #182 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Houston is more Black than neighboring Van Vleet (9.5% Black), New Houlka (34.7% Black), Vardaman (26% Black), and Mantee (0.8% Black). Houston is less Black than neighboring Woodland (46.4% Black).
Houston's Asian Population
11 residents of Houston identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Houston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Houston is ranked #152 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Houston is more Asian than neighboring Woodland (0% Asian), New Houlka (0% Asian), and Vardaman (0.1% Asian). Houston is less Asian than neighboring Van Vleet (4.2% Asian), and Mantee (0.4% Asian).
Houston's Hispanic Population
286 residents of Houston identify as Hispanic, or 7.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Houston roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Houston is ranked #32 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Houston is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodland (5.5% Hispanic), Van Vleet (7.4% Hispanic), New Houlka (4.2% Hispanic), and Mantee (0.8% Hispanic). Houston is less Hispanic than neighboring Vardaman (32.7% Hispanic).
Houston's Native American/Other Population
3 residents of Houston identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Houston roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Houston is ranked #304 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Houston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodland (0% Native American/Other), New Houlka (0% Native American/Other), Vardaman (0% Native American/Other), and Mantee (0% Native American/Other). Houston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Van Vleet (4.2% Native American/Other).
Houston's Multiracial Population
99 residents of Houston identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Houston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Houston is ranked #190 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Houston is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodland (1.8% Multiracial), New Houlka (2.1% Multiracial), Vardaman (1.8% Multiracial), and Mantee (0.4% Multiracial). Houston is less Multiracial than neighboring Van Vleet (4.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.