Houston, Mississippi
Houston: town in Mississippi
About
Houston is a town located in the county of Chickasaw in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,623 and a population density of 189 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,375 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Houston
| Population | 3,375 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| County | Chickasaw County |
| Postal code | 38851 |
| Phone Area Codes | 662 |
| Area | 19.15 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.8985,-88.9992 |
| Altitude | 354 feet / 108 meters |
| Capital city | Houston is capital of Chickasaw County |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:16:03 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 176 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.35% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Houston is located at 33°53'54"N 88°59'57"W (33.8984500, -88.9992300).
Houston map
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Weather
Mostly sunny. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Houston decreased by 7.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,623 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,604 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,588 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,556 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,553 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,542 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,500 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,476 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,455 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,427 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,375 | -1.54% | estimation process |
People born in Houston (6)
People born in Houston, including politician David R. Bowen, basketball player Terry Catledge, football, basketball, and baseball coach James W. St. Clair, .
More notable people
- Chris Jones (American football defensive end) he was born in 03/07/1994
- Rosa Lee Tucker (American librarian) she was born in 01/09/1866
- Ricky Love (American basketball player)
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Houston, MS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 374343 | KC's School of Hair Design | Pontotoc (MS) | 38863-0000 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Houston, MS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWD | Greenwood | Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Houston.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Post Office | Houston (MS) | 38851 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Houston, Texas The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. with a population of 2,316,120 people.
- Houston, Alaska city in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States with a population of 2,462 people.
- Houston, Missouri city in Missouri, United States with a population of 2,085 people.
- Houston, Pennsylvania borough in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 1,233 people.
- Houston, Delaware town in Delaware with a population of 409 people.
- Houston, Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States with a population of 380 people.
- Houston, Illinois unincorporated community in Illinois, United States with a population of 209 people.
- Houston, Arkansas town in Perry County, Arkansas, United States with a population of 171 people.
Other cities in Chickasaw County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chickasaw County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Okolona | 2,577 | Human settlement in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Woodland | 133 | Village in Chickasaw County, Mississippi |
Distance to Other Cities
Houston distances to largest Mississippi cities