Oktibbeha County, Mississippi

Total Population: 51,473

County Seat: Starkville

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Median Home Value

$219,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$43,482

Across all households

Median Age

25.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

45.8%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)55.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)36.1%
Two or More Races3.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.9%
Hispanic or Latino2.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

17.5%

65 Years and Over

11.9%

Male

49.3%

Female

50.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.3%

No Health Insurance

8.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

45.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

36.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$43,482

Mean Household Income

$69,056

Per Capita Income

$28,906

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

66.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$219,500

Median Rent

$873/mo

Total Housing Units

25,426

Owner-Occupied

47.5%

Renter-Occupied

52.5%

Vacancy Rate

16.2%

Married Couple Households

34.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

26.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

33.4%

Average Household Size

2.15

Broadband Internet Access

83.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

15.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28105.