Kemper County's 2026 population is estimated at 8,446, reflecting a -0.68% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Kemper County is the 72nd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 10,454 and has grown -19.21% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.6 years
Female: 43.4 years
Male: 38.2 years
There are 7,119 adults, (1,926 of whom are seniors) in Kemper County.
Female: 4,291 (49.2%)
Male: 4,438 (50.8%)
The racial composition of Kemper County includes 59.42% Black or African American, 33.43% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,187 | 59.42% |
| White | 2,918 | 33.43% |
| Two or more races | 365 | 4.18% |
| Native American | 240 | 2.75% |
| Other race | 19 | 0.22% |
Kemper County 's average per capita income is $35,946. Household income levels show a median of $46,431. The poverty rate stands at 24.83%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $68,699 | - |
| Families | $57,781 | $70,811 |
| Households | $46,431 | $59,763 |
| Non Families | $25,387 | $32,977 |
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