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Kemper County

Mississippi · 8,988 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 $30,735. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,600. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
8,988
−14%since 2000
from 10,453 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 14 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+15%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Kemper County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,735
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,998 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,272
+61%since 2000
from $11,985 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$380
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
22.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+32%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.9%(4,068)
Black57.7%(6,028)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(76)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.2%(6,398)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.3%(2,812)
Black61%(5,486)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(67)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other3.8%(337)
Diversity Score62.2%(5,587)
Segregation Score10.6%(953)
Diversity Score
62
+2%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
11
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+47%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.1%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kemper County, Mississippi?

Kemper County, Mississippi has about 8,988 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kemper County, Mississippi earns about $30,735 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 $78,600, and the typical rent is about $380 a month.

How educated are people in Kemper County, Mississippi?

About 12.4% 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 27.0% of people in Kemper County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kemper County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Kemper County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,368 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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