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Starkville Micro

Starkville, MS · 2 counties · 57,924 residents · 879.397 sq mi
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Starkville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,990. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $100,811. At a median age of 28.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
57,924
+9%since 2000
from 53,196 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
66 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.0
+3%since 2000
from 27.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K51K55K59K63K1990201020202024Starkville
202462K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,990
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,660 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,096
+29%since 2000
from $14,826 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.521
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,811
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,714 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.7%
−29.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
46.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+16%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(32,892)
Black34.1%(18,128)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(635)
Asian2.1%(1,102)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.6%(32,758)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(35,832)
Black33.5%(19,392)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(787)
Asian2%(1,162)
Other1.2%(708)
Diversity Score63%(36,476)
Diversity Score
63
+2%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.7%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.1%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

StarkvilleCENTRAL25,754
What's inside

2 component counties

Oktibbeha CountyCENTRAL51,896Webster County10,167
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Starkville, MS?

Starkville, MS has about 57,924 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Starkville, MS?

The typical household in Starkville, MS earns about $30,990 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Starkville, MS expensive?

In Starkville, MS, the median home is worth about $100,811, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Starkville, MS?

About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in Starkville, MS hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Starkville, MS?

About 30.8% of people in Starkville, MS live below the federal poverty line.

Has Starkville, MS grown since 1990?

Yes, Starkville, MS has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,327 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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