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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Kemper County

Mississippi · 10,453 residents · 766.182 sq mi
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Kemper County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,998. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,500. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

10,453
+1%since 1990
from 10,356 in 1990
1990 – 2025
14 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 14 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.2
+9%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Kemper County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,998
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,315 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,985
+49%since 1990
from $8,033 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.0%
−9.2 ptssince 1990
from 35.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$233
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $201 in 1990
US average: $602
83.8%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 80.4% in 1990
16.2% rent
1.9
−23%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(4,405)
Black55.4%(5,736)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(14)
Asian0.2%(17)
Diversity Score64.2%(6,644)
2000
White, non-Hispanic38.9%(4,068)
Black57.7%(6,028)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(76)
Asian0.1%(8)
Diversity Score61.2%(6,398)
61
−5%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.5%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 56.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
−15%since 1990
from 27.2 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 Kemper County, Mississippi?

Kemper County, Mississippi has about 10,453 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Kemper County, Mississippi earns about $23,998 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kemper County, Mississippi expensive?

In Kemper County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $46,500, and the typical rent is about $233 a month.

How educated are people in Kemper County, Mississippi?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Kemper County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kemper County, Mississippi?

About 26.0% of people in Kemper County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kemper County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Kemper County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 97 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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