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Oktibbeha County

State:
Mississippi
County Seat:
Starkville

Oktibbeha County's estimated 2025 population is 50,841 with a growth rate of -0.35% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Oktibbeha County is the 15th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 47,725 and has seen a growth of 6.53% since that time.

50,841
Total Population
111
Population Density (mi²)
15
Population Rank (State)
-181 -0.35%
Annual Population Growth

Oktibbeha County Population

Oktibbeha County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Oktibbeha County includes 55.78% White, 36.23% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White28,71355.78%
Black or African American18,65036.23%
Two or more races2,1734.22%
Asian1,4782.87%
Other race3220.63%
Native American1200.23%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander170.03%

Oktibbeha County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Oktibbeha County's average per capita income is $42,589. Household income levels show a median of $43,482. The poverty rate stands at 28.58%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$103,429-
Families$75,670$96,331
Households$43,482$69,056
Non Families$21,570$42,021

$42,589

Average Income

$43,482

Median Household Income

28.58%

Poverty Rate