Income & Economy in New Houlka, MS
Household income, poverty rates, employment, and economic data — 2023 ACS Data
Income Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$47,981
-34% vs national
Per Capita Income
$17,064
-54% vs national
Poverty Rate
28.0%
+106% vs national
Gini Index
0.3337
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
15.9%
+205% vs national
SNAP Recipients
29.5%
of households
How New Houlka Compares
Source: Census ACS (2023)New Houlka vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. New Houlka is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Per Capita Income
Poverty Rate
Unemployment Rate
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in New Houlka. The median household income here is $47,981.
Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Employment Snapshot
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
15.9%
+127% vs MS avg
Labor Force
359
Employed
302
How People Get to Work
Source: Census ACS (2023)Employment by Sector
Source: Census ACS (2023)Education & Workforce
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
28.3%
of adults 25+
Median Age
26.7
Work from Home
1.0%
of workers
The median household income in New Houlka, MS is $47,981, which is 34.5% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $17,064. The poverty rate of 28.0% is higher than the MS state average of 23.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3337, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 15.9%, compared to the state average of 7.0%. 4.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.