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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 (miĀ²)
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

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

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

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