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Starkville

Mississippi · 24,360 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 $35,300. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $178,000. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,360
+11%since 2000
from 21,869 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
878 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 788 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.7
+14%since 2000
from 25.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K20K22K24K26K1990201020202024Starkville
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,590 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,507
+63%since 2000
from $16,272 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
37.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 41.0% in 2000
62.3% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(13,502)
Black34.3%(8,365)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(671)
Asian4.3%(1,047)
Other1.9%(464)
Diversity Score70.1%(17,075)
Diversity Score
70
+15%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 45.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+65%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Starkville, Mississippi?

Starkville, Mississippi has about 24,360 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Starkville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Starkville, Mississippi earns about $35,300 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 $178,000, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Starkville, Mississippi?

About 48.8% 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 28.3% 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 5,902 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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