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Okolona

Mississippi · 2,513 residents · 7.177 sq mi
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Okolona has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,333. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 543 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $69,200. The poverty rate of 33.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,513
−18%since 2000
from 3,056 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
350 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 426 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+17%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Okolona
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,333
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,794
+46%since 2000
from $11,486 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.4%
US avg: 10%
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$447
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
47.1% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+32%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.3%(1,200)
Black58.8%(1,798)
Hispanic / Latino1%(32)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.5%(1,880)
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.5%(490)
Black76.5%(1,922)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(31)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0.3%(7)
Diversity Score43.2%(1,087)
Diversity Score
43
−30%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+31.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+73%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−17.3 ptssince 2011
from 22.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 45.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
60.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Okolona, Mississippi?

Okolona, Mississippi has about 2,513 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Okolona, Mississippi?

The typical household in Okolona, Mississippi earns about $23,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Okolona, Mississippi expensive?

In Okolona, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $69,200, and the typical rent is about $447 a month.

How educated are people in Okolona, Mississippi?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Okolona, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Okolona, Mississippi?

About 33.1% of people in Okolona, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Okolona, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Okolona, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 754 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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