Kemper County's estimated 2026 population is 8,446 with a growth rate of -0.68% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kemper County is the 72nd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 10,454 and has seen a growth of -19.21% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Kemper County includes 60.44% Black or African American, 33.72% White, 3.53% Native American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (60.44%)
White (33.72%)
Native American (3.53%)
Two or more races (2.01%)
Other race (0.26%)
Asian (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,352 | 60.44% |
| White | 2,986 | 33.72% |
| Native American | 313 | 3.53% |
| Two or more races | 178 | 2.01% |
| Other race | 23 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Kemper County's average per capita income is $31,250. Household income levels show a median of $43,595. The poverty rate stands at 24.64%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,841 | - |
| Families | $48,598 | $66,967 |
| Households | $43,595 | $56,293 |
| Non Families | $22,352 | $28,929 |
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