Houston

City in Chickasaw County, Mississippi

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Houston is a city in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, with 3,797 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 354 ft (108 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Woodland, 8.5 miles S.

About Houston

Houston is a city and one of two county seats of Chickasaw County, in northeastern Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Houston had a population of 3,797.

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Median household income
$44,023
Median home value
$122,800
Median rent
$727/mo
Median age
32.5
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Houston, MS population

Houston had 3,797 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,797
Density515 per sq mi (199 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Houston at a glance

StateMississippi (MS)
CountyChickasaw County
TypeCity
Population3,797 (2020)
Land area7.38 sq mi (19.1 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²)
Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Coordinates33.8962° N, 89.0037° W
ZIP code38851
Official websitehouston.ms.gov
Census code (GEOID)2833900

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Frequently asked questions about Houston

What county is Houston in?

Houston is in Chickasaw County, Mississippi.

What is the population of Houston, MS?

3,797 people lived in Houston at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Houston, MS?

The ZIP code of Houston is 38851.

What is the elevation of Houston?

354 feet (108 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Houston?

Woodland (8.5 mi), Van Vleet (8.6 mi), New Houlka (9.7 mi), Vardaman (10.0 mi), Mantee (12.8 mi).

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