Attala County's estimated 2026 population is 16,974 with a growth rate of -0.73% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Attala County is the 52nd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 19,483 and has seen a growth of -12.88% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Attala County includes 52.26% White, 45.39% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (52.26%)
Black or African American (45.39%)
Two or more races (1.92%)
Asian (0.26%)
Other race (0.12%)
Native American (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,242 | 52.26% |
| Black or African American | 8,028 | 45.39% |
| Two or more races | 339 | 1.92% |
| Asian | 46 | 0.26% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Attala County's average per capita income is $34,066. Household income levels show a median of $48,098. The poverty rate stands at 20.74%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,364 | - |
| Families | $60,222 | $84,934 |
| Households | $48,098 | $70,667 |
| Non Families | $24,728 | $39,456 |
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