Starkville is a city located in Oktibbeha County Mississippi. Starkville has a 2024 population of 25,342. It is also the county seat of Oktibbeha County. Starkville is currently declining at a rate of -0.4% annually and its population has decreased by -1.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,748 in 2020.
The average household income in Starkville is $70,514 with a poverty rate of 32.52%. The median age in Starkville is 26.3 years: 25.1 years for males, and 28.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Starkville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,259 | 59.58% |
| Black or African American | 8,240 | 32.17% |
| Asian | 948 | 3.7% |
| Two or more races | 772 | 3.01% |
| Other race | 311 | 1.21% |
| Native American | 64 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.07% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,795 | 2.07 | 35.9 | 64.1 |
| Non Family | 6,883 | 1.44 | 19.7 | 80.3 |
| Married | 3,264 | 2.99 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Female | 1,448 | 2.96 | 31.2 | 68.8 |
| Male | 200 | 2.4 | 54 | 46 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
35.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 641 | 4.65% |
| Associates Degree | 1,095 | 7.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,253 | 23.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,763 | 27.32% |
| High School Graduate | 2,768 | 20.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 471 | 3.42% |
| Some College | 1,784 | 12.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,905 | 7,579 | 5,360 |
| Black | 4,819 | 4,267 | 1,053 |
| Asian | 685 | 604 | 503 |
| Hispanic | 246 | 132 | 48 |
| Other Race | 176 | 68 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 155 | 116 | 87 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,921 | $60,223 | $37,405 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,491 | $64,528 | $51,150 |
| High School Graduate | $25,887 | $30,023 | $22,596 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,750 | $41,838 | $21,528 |
| Overall | $43,279 | $52,126 | $32,496 |
| Some College | $34,352 | $51,250 | $24,349 |
$43,279
Average Earnings
$52,126
Average Male
$32,496
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.94% of Starkville residents speak only English, while 6.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,227 | 4,013 | 28.21% |
| Black | 7,926 | 3,426 | 43.22% |
| Hispanic | 845 | 421 | 49.82% |
| Multiple | 738 | 269 | 36.45% |
| Other | 311 | 97 | 31.19% |
| Asian | 929 | 50 | 5.38% |
32.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.03%
Male Poverty Rate
33.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Starkville is Hispanic, with 49.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Starkville is Asian, with 5.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 50.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.89% |
| High School | 36.54% |
| Some College | 29.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 74.74% |
| Female Unemployed | 57.75% |
| Male Employed | 24.86% |
| Female Employed | 20.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,202 | $104,763 |
| Households | $39,751 | $70,514 |
| Married Families | $120,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,583 | $45,809 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.1%
Male Marriage Rate
30.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,050
Number of Veterans
904
Male Veterans
146
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 722 |
| Vietnam | 146 |
| First Gulf War | 116 |
| Korea | 59 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 504 |
| 35 to 54 | 234 |
| 75+ | 159 |
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 55 to 64 | 63 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 753 | 5.67% |
| 2+ Races | 171 | 28.74% |
| Black | 126 | 2.01% |
| Hispanic | 125 | 17.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.7%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.38%
Born in Starkville
93.53%
Native Born
6.47%
Foreign Born
4.78%
Non Citizen
1.69%
Naturalized
93.53% of Starkville residents were born in the United States, with 63.38% having been born in Mississippi. 4.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,836 | -101 | -0.41% |
| 2028 | 24,937 | -101 | -0.4% |
| 2027 | 25,038 | -102 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 25,140 | -101 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 25,241 | -101 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 25,342 | -102 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 25,444 | -92 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 25,536 | -273 | -1.06% |
| 2021 | 25,809 | 61 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 25,748 | 120 | 0.47% |
| 2019 | 25,628 | 155 | 0.61% |
| 2018 | 25,473 | -9 | -0.04% |
| 2017 | 25,482 | 146 | 0.58% |
| 2016 | 25,336 | 192 | 0.76% |
| 2015 | 25,144 | 472 | 1.91% |
| 2014 | 24,672 | 94 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 24,578 | 181 | 0.74% |
| 2012 | 24,397 | 319 | 1.32% |
| 2011 | 24,078 | 178 | 0.74% |
| 2010 | 23,900 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 21,869 | 3,411 | 18.48% |
| 1990 | 18,458 | 3,289 | 21.68% |
| 1980 | 15,169 | 3,800 | 33.42% |
| 1970 | 11,369 | 2,328 | 25.75% |
| 1960 | 9,041 | 1,934 | 27.21% |
| 1950 | 7,107 | 2,207 | 45.04% |
| 1940 | 4,900 | 1,288 | 35.66% |
| 1930 | 3,612 | 1,016 | 39.14% |
| 1920 | 2,596 | -102 | -3.78% |
| 1910 | 2,698 | 998 | 58.71% |
| 1900 | 1,700 | -23,136 | -93.16% |