Attala County's 2026 population is estimated at 16,974, reflecting a -0.73% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Attala County is the 52nd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 19,483 and has grown -12.88% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.4 years
Female: 41.1 years
Male: 38.8 years
There are 13,109 adults, (3,412 of whom are seniors) in Attala County.
Female: 9,214 (52.6%)
Male: 8,312 (47.4%)
The racial composition of Attala County includes 51.96% White, 44.17% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,106 | 51.96% |
| Black or African American | 7,741 | 44.17% |
| Two or more races | 387 | 2.21% |
| Other race | 243 | 1.39% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.03% |
Attala County 's average per capita income is $37,111. Household income levels show a median of $51,639. The poverty rate stands at 18%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,191 | - |
| Families | $67,073 | $91,572 |
| Households | $51,639 | $78,646 |
| Non Families | $28,304 | $51,813 |
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