Attala County, Mississippi Population 2022
Attala County, Mississippi's estimated population is 17,712 with a growth rate of -0.86% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Attala County, Mississippi is the 52nd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 19,485 and has seen a growth of -9.10% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 4,303 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 10,991 | 6,688 | 155.43% |
| 1860 | 14,169 | 3,178 | 28.91% |
| 1870 | 14,776 | 607 | 4.28% |
| 1880 | 19,988 | 5,212 | 35.27% |
| 1890 | 22,213 | 2,225 | 11.13% |
| 1900 | 26,248 | 4,035 | 18.17% |
| 1910 | 28,851 | 2,603 | 9.92% |
| 1920 | 24,831 | -4,020 | -13.93% |
| 1930 | 26,035 | 1,204 | 4.85% |
| 1940 | 30,227 | 4,192 | 16.10% |
| 1950 | 26,652 | -3,575 | -11.83% |
| 1960 | 21,335 | -5,317 | -19.95% |
| 1970 | 19,570 | -1,765 | -8.27% |
| 1980 | 19,865 | 295 | 1.51% |
| 1990 | 18,481 | -1,384 | -6.97% |
| 2010 | 19,485 | 1,004 | 5.43% |
| 2011 | 19,385 | -100 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 19,145 | -240 | -1.24% |
| 2013 | 19,110 | -35 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 18,820 | -290 | -1.52% |
| 2015 | 18,665 | -155 | -0.82% |
| 2016 | 18,551 | -114 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 18,467 | -84 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 18,328 | -139 | -0.75% |
| 2019 | 18,174 | -154 | -0.84% |
| 2020 | 18,020 | -154 | -0.85% |
| 2021 | 17,866 | -154 | -0.85% |
| 2022 | 17,712 | -154 | -0.86% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,791 | 53.48% |
| Black or African American | 7,893 | 43.11% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 15 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.21% |
| Some Other Race | 299 | 1.63% |
| Two or More Races | 272 | 1.49% |
Attala County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,890 | 2.61 | 73.4 |
| Married | 3,043 | 3.07 | 90.9 |
| Male | 391 | 3.02 | 94.4 |
| Female | 1,404 | 3.7 | 49.1 |
| Non Family | 2,052 | 1.1 | 59.9 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 897 | 7.43% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,646 | 13.63% |
| High School Graduate | 3,787 | 31.35% |
| Some College | 2,687 | 22.25% |
| Associates Degree | 1,227 | 10.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,285 | 10.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 550 | 4.55% |
Attala County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Asian | 38 | 15 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 198 | 76 | 40 |
| White | 6,961 | 6,231 | 1,346 |
| 2+ Races | 184 | 127 | 16 |
| Black | 4,705 | 3,072 | 403 |
| Other Race | 136 | 36 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
$28,436
Average Earnings
$40,018
Average Male
$23,090
Average Female
Attala County, Mississippi Language by Age
Attala County, Mississippi Language
97.93% of Attala County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 2.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.83% of the population.
Attala County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,813 | 2,973 | 38.05% |
| Multiple | 272 | 102 | 37.50% |
| Asian | 38 | 11 | 28.95% |
| White | 9,521 | 1,109 | 11.65% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 374 | 22 | 5.88% |
23.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.45%
Male Poverty Rate
26.72%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Attala County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Attala County, Mississippi is Black, with 38.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Attala County, Mississippi is Hispanic, with 5.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.44%.
Attala County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.1%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Attala County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
Attala County, Mississippi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Attala County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 668 | 8.71% |
| Black | 352 | 6.31% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 6.14% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 8.44% |
Attala County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
13.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.2%
Labor Force Participation
51.1%
Employment Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
85.68%
Born in Attala County, Mississippi
99.17%
Native Born
0.83%
Foreign Born
0.36%
Non Citizen
0.47%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.17% of Attala County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 85.68% having been born in Mississippi. 0.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990