Kemper County, Mississippi

Total Population: 8,855

County Seat: De Kalb

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Median Home Value

$90,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$43,595

Across all households

Median Age

40.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.8%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)60.4%
White (Non-Hispanic)33.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native3.5%
Two or More Races1.9%
Hispanic or Latino0.7%

Under 18 Years

18.2%

65 Years and Over

21.4%

Male

50.7%

Female

49.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.8%

No Health Insurance

14.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

79.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

16.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$43,595

Mean Household Income

$56,293

Per Capita Income

$22,637

Unemployment Rate (16+)

11.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

65.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$90,200

Median Rent

Total Housing Units

3,937

Owner-Occupied

77.6%

Renter-Occupied

22.4%

Vacancy Rate

18.5%

Married Couple Households

41.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

18.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

36.1%

Average Household Size

2.49

Broadband Internet Access

71.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28069.