While we don't have a date for the founding of New Houlka, you might get a feel for it by knowing that the earliest mention that we've found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, New Houlka has a population of 605 people<2> (see below for details).
New Houlka is 370 feet [113 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: New Houlka lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
In the past, New Houlka was named Houlka. and Old Houlka. For more information about the names of New Houlka, see The Names of New Houlka on our Genealogy Page.
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, New Houlka had an population of 605 people. This is a decrease of 3.35% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 14.79% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, New Houlka had a population of 626 people. This makes New Houlka the county's 3rd most populous community.
The population of New Houlka represents 0.02% of the total population of Mississippi (which has 2,967,297 people), making it the state's 194th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 626 people, the population of New Houlka decreased 11.83% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 710 people).
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around New Houlka. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for New Houlka.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of New Houlka. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around New Houlka.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around New Houlka. See our Newspapers Page for New Houlka.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for New Houlka ...
Looking for more information about New Houlka? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for New Houlka, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for New Houlka.
Adding New Houlka to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of New Houlka in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for New Houlka was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
If you're interested in how the shape of Mississippi's counties, including Chickasaw, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
The elevation is an estimate for the area around New Houlka - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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When there's a risk of an area code running out of phone numbers, an 'Overlay Area Code' is created that has the same geographic boundaries as the existing area code. In this case, the 662 code has been Overlayed with the 471 area code. New phone numbers in the New Houlka area will be assigned with one of these codes: 662 or 471. As a result, placing a call in the New Houlka area will require 10-digit dialing (where you enter both the area code and then the phone number).
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ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a town (such as New Houlka). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether New Houlka or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
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While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
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The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.