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Starkville

Mississippi · 23,888 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 $26,534. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $124,000. At a median age of 26.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 26.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% 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
23,888
+9%since 2000
from 21,869 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
861 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 788 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
26.0
+3%since 2000
from 25.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K20K22K24K26K1990201020202024Starkville
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,534
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,590 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,636
+21%since 2000
from $16,272 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.547
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$610
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.6%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 41.0% in 2000
62.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+12%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64%(14,005)
Black29.9%(6,538)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(294)
Asian3.7%(819)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.1%(13,368)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(13,979)
Black34.5%(8,239)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(429)
Asian3.7%(889)
Other1.6%(390)
Diversity Score67.3%(16,068)
Diversity Score
67
+10%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 45.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.4%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.5%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Starkville, Mississippi?

Starkville, Mississippi has about 23,888 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Starkville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Starkville, Mississippi earns about $26,534 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 $124,000, and the typical rent is about $610 a month.

How educated are people in Starkville, Mississippi?

About 46.4% 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 35.3% 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 5,430 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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