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Kosciusko

Mississippi · 7,372 residents · 7.541 sq mi
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Kosciusko has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,737. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,600. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,372
+6%since 1990
from 6,980 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.3
+3%since 1990
from 36.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Kosciusko
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.6%(486)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.7%(570)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.1%(523)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.8%(578)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.4%(471)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.4%(837)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4412.5%(925)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5411.5%(851)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.3%(609)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 749.3%(685)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 847.9%(586)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over3.4%(251)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,737
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,823 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,478
+61%since 1990
from $8,354 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
24.2%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 28.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$357
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $243 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
63.8%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.7% in 1990
36.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(4,025)
Black41.9%(2,925)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(6)
Asian0.4%(25)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(3,936)
Black44.4%(3,275)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(78)
Asian0.5%(34)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican0.4%(30)
Cuban0.3%(22)
Mexican0.2%(15)
Panamanian0.2%(13)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English11.5%(795)
American4.6%(321)
Irish3.7%(255)
German2%(141)
Polish0.7%(49)
French0.5%(33)
Dutch0.3%(21)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(18)
Italian0.2%(14)
Scottish0.1%(8)
Welsh0.1%(7)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss0.1%(6)
Greek0%(3)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.8%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 52.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+3%since 1990
from 14.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27%(676)
Married58.4%(1,462)
Widowed4.8%(121)
Divorced9.7%(243)
Women 15+
Never married23.2%(749)
Married48.2%(1,553)
Widowed18.5%(597)
Divorced10.1%(325)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kosciusko, Mississippi?

Kosciusko, Mississippi has about 7,372 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kosciusko, Mississippi?

The typical household in Kosciusko, Mississippi earns about $21,737 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kosciusko, Mississippi expensive?

In Kosciusko, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $52,600, and the typical rent is about $357 a month.

How educated are people in Kosciusko, Mississippi?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Kosciusko, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kosciusko, Mississippi?

About 24.2% of people in Kosciusko, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kosciusko, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Kosciusko, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 392 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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