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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Attala County

Mississippi · 19,661 residents · 734.957 sq mi
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Attala County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,794. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,400. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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

19,661
+6%since 1990
from 18,481 in 1990
1990 – 2025
27 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 25 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+6%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K18K19K19K20K1990201020202024Attala County
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,794
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,380 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,782
+79%since 1990
from $7,685 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.8%
−8.4 ptssince 1990
from 30.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$349
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $231 in 1990
US average: $602
77.7%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.2% in 1990
22.3% rent
1.9
−18%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic60%(11,081)
Black39.7%(7,329)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(18)
Asian0.1%(25)
Diversity Score60.5%(11,186)
2000
White, non-Hispanic57.8%(11,369)
Black39.8%(7,826)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(280)
Asian0.3%(52)
Diversity Score62.5%(12,293)
63
+3%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.4%
+12.0 ptssince 1990
from 51.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
−5%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Attala County, Mississippi?

Attala County, Mississippi has about 19,661 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Attala County, Mississippi?

The typical household in Attala County, Mississippi earns about $24,794 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Attala County, Mississippi expensive?

In Attala County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $47,400, and the typical rent is about $349 a month.

How educated are people in Attala County, Mississippi?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Attala County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Attala County, Mississippi?

About 21.8% of people in Attala County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Attala County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Attala County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,180 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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