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Attala County

Mississippi · 17,889 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 $35,631. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $88,700. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
17,889
−9%since 2000
from 19,661 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+12%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,631
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,794 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,695
+65%since 2000
from $13,782 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$496
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
26.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+30%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.8%(11,369)
Black39.8%(7,826)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(280)
Asian0.3%(52)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(12,293)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(9,410)
Black42.7%(7,642)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(331)
Asian0.5%(97)
Other1.5%(268)
Diversity Score66.6%(11,916)
Segregation Score22.3%(3,995)
Diversity Score
67
+7%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+60%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.8%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Attala County, Mississippi?

Attala County, Mississippi has about 17,889 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Attala County, Mississippi earns about $35,631 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 $88,700, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Attala County, Mississippi?

About 15.2% 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 23.3% of people in Attala County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Attala County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Attala County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 592 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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