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Kosciusko

Mississippi · 7,402 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 $26,109. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $77,100. The poverty rate of 27.8% 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: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,402
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7,372 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
982 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 978 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
−6%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Kosciusko
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,109
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,737 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,969
+18%since 2000
from $13,478 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$471
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.3%
−28.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
39.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+22%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(3,936)
Black44.4%(3,275)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(78)
Asian0.5%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.9%(4,709)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(3,317)
Black51.7%(3,829)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(157)
Asian0.5%(37)
Other1%(73)
Diversity Score66.6%(4,927)
Diversity Score
67
+4%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.3%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kosciusko, Mississippi?

Kosciusko, Mississippi has about 7,402 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kosciusko, Mississippi?

The typical household in Kosciusko, Mississippi earns about $26,109 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 $77,100, and the typical rent is about $471 a month.

How educated are people in Kosciusko, Mississippi?

About 23.4% 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 27.8% 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 422 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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