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Noxubee County

Mississippi · 10,285 residents · 695.158 sq mi
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Noxubee County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,958. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 2,263 residents. 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 $67,100. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
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
10,285
−18%since 2000
from 12,548 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+23%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,958
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,330 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,206
+51%since 2000
from $12,018 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.4%
US avg: 10%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$543
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $270 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
27.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−2%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.2%(3,667)
Black68.8%(8,634)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(141)
Asian0.1%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.1%(6,786)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.7%(2,639)
Black69.9%(7,190)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(172)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other0.5%(56)
Diversity Score52.7%(5,417)
Segregation Score18.1%(1,858)
Diversity Score
53
−3%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 21.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.8%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.2%
−62.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Noxubee County, Mississippi?

Noxubee County, Mississippi has about 10,285 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Noxubee County, Mississippi earns about $36,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Noxubee County, Mississippi expensive?

In Noxubee County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $67,100, and the typical rent is about $543 a month.

How educated are people in Noxubee County, Mississippi?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Noxubee County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Noxubee County, Mississippi?

About 29.1% of people in Noxubee County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Noxubee County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Noxubee County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,319 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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