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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Starkville

Mississippi · 21,869 residents · 27.76 sq mi
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Starkville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,590. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $94,200. At a median age of 25.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 25.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
46% 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

21,869
+18%since 1990
from 18,458 in 1990
1990 – 2025
788 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 665 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
25.2
−3%since 1990
from 25.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
18K20K22K24K26K1990201020202024Starkville
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,590
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,749 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,272
+60%since 1990
from $10,198 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.1%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 33.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$94,200
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$473
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $332 in 1990
US average: $602
41.0%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 43.0% in 1990
59.0% rent
4.2
+18%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(12,873)
Black26.8%(4,943)
Hispanic / Latino1%(179)
Asian3.2%(582)
Diversity Score56.4%(10,417)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64%(14,005)
Black29.9%(6,538)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(294)
Asian3.7%(819)
Diversity Score61.1%(13,368)
61
+8%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.8%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 41.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.1%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 79.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
23.2%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 19.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.7 min
−7%since 1990
from 11.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Starkville, Mississippi?

Starkville, Mississippi has about 21,869 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Starkville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Starkville, Mississippi earns about $22,590 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Starkville, Mississippi expensive?

In Starkville, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $94,200, and the typical rent is about $473 a month.

How educated are people in Starkville, Mississippi?

About 45.8% of adults age 25 and over in Starkville, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Starkville, Mississippi?

About 31.1% of people in Starkville, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Starkville, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Starkville, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,411 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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