Kemper County, Mississippi's estimated 2024 population is 8,498 with a growth rate of -1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kemper County, Mississippi is the 72nd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 10,454 and has seen a growth of -18.71% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,068 | -86 | -1.05% |
| 2028 | 8,154 | -86 | -1.04% |
| 2027 | 8,240 | -86 | -1.03% |
| 2026 | 8,326 | -86 | -1.02% |
| 2025 | 8,412 | -86 | -1.01% |
| 2024 | 8,498 | -86 | -1% |
| 2023 | 8,584 | -86 | -0.99% |
| 2022 | 8,670 | -131 | -1.49% |
| 2021 | 8,801 | -159 | -1.77% |
| 2020 | 8,960 | -820 | -8.38% |
| 2019 | 9,780 | 66 | 0.68% |
| 2018 | 9,714 | -375 | -3.72% |
| 2017 | 10,089 | 48 | 0.48% |
| 2016 | 10,041 | -67 | -0.66% |
| 2015 | 10,108 | -114 | -1.12% |
| 2014 | 10,222 | -73 | -0.71% |
| 2013 | 10,295 | -97 | -0.93% |
| 2012 | 10,392 | 100 | 0.97% |
| 2011 | 10,292 | -162 | -1.55% |
| 2010 | 10,454 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 10,356 | 208 | 2.05% |
| 1980 | 10,148 | -85 | -0.83% |
| 1970 | 10,233 | -2,044 | -16.65% |
| 1960 | 12,277 | -3,616 | -22.75% |
| 1950 | 15,893 | -5,974 | -27.32% |
| 1940 | 21,867 | -14 | -0.06% |
| 1930 | 21,881 | 2,262 | 11.53% |
| 1920 | 19,619 | -729 | -3.58% |
| 1910 | 20,348 | -144 | -0.7% |
| 1900 | 20,492 | 2,531 | 14.09% |
| 1890 | 17,961 | 2,242 | 14.26% |
| 1880 | 15,719 | 2,799 | 21.66% |
| 1870 | 12,920 | 1,238 | 10.6% |
| 1860 | 11,682 | -835 | -6.67% |
| 1850 | 12,517 | 4,854 | 63.34% |
| 1840 | 7,663 | -405 | -5.02% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,552 | 61.83% |
| White | 3,023 | 33.66% |
| Native American | 341 | 3.8% |
| Two or more races | 33 | 0.37% |
| Other race | 28 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,143 | 2.55 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Married | 1,334 | 3.16 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Non Family | 1,010 | 1.2 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Female | 524 | 3.61 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Male | 275 | 2.58 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
76.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 841 | 14.18% |
| Associates Degree | 639 | 10.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 492 | 8.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 489 | 8.25% |
| High School Graduate | 1,941 | 32.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 345 | 5.82% |
| Some College | 1,183 | 19.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,546 | 2,596 | 310 |
| White | 2,156 | 1,987 | 637 |
| Native American | 163 | 117 | 19 |
| Hispanic | 52 | 36 | 15 |
| Other Race | 28 | 21 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.16%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 53.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,713 | $0 | $46,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,030 | $74,235 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,019 | $30,994 | $21,726 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,821 | $26,458 | $12,277 |
| Overall | $32,191 | $40,434 | $25,460 |
| Some College | $26,875 | $40,506 | $24,877 |
$32,191
Average Earnings
$40,434
Average Male
$25,460
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.84% of Kemper County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 3.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,968 | 1,452 | 29.23% |
| White | 2,712 | 182 | 6.71% |
| Native | 341 | 127 | 37.24% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 17 | 53.13% |
| Other | 21 | 6 | 28.57% |
22.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.1%
Male Poverty Rate
22.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kemper County, Mississippi is Hispanic, with 53.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kemper County, Mississippi is White, with 6.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.62% |
| Some College | 19.39% |
| High School | 15.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 37.95% |
| Female Employed | 5.98% |
| Male Employed | 4.77% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,650 | $65,351 |
| Households | $42,947 | $55,545 |
| Married Families | $62,981 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,651 | $27,979 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.5%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
460
Number of Veterans
444
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 194 |
| First Gulf War | 141 |
| Second Gulf War | 44 |
| Korea | 40 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 146 |
| 75+ | 133 |
| 35 to 54 | 108 |
| 55 to 64 | 73 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 265 | 10.11% |
| Black | 187 | 4.24% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 24.24% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 14.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.7%
Labor Force Participation
43.6%
Employment Rate
14.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.16%
Born in Kemper County, Mississippi
99.72%
Native Born
0.28%
Foreign Born
0.11%
Non Citizen
0.17%
Naturalized
99.72% of Kemper County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 84.16% having been born in Mississippi. 0.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.