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World Population Review
Kemper County, Mississippi Population 2021
Kemper County, Mississippi's estimated population is 9,760 with a growth rate of 0.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kemper County, Mississippi is the 71st largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 10,449 and has seen a growth of -6.59% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,760 | 9 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 9,751 | 9 | 0.09% |
| 2019 | 9,742 | 9 | 0.09% |
| 2018 | 9,733 | -360 | -3.57% |
| 2017 | 10,093 | 58 | 0.58% |
| 2016 | 10,035 | -76 | -0.75% |
| 2015 | 10,111 | -111 | -1.09% |
| 2014 | 10,222 | -72 | -0.70% |
| 2013 | 10,294 | -95 | -0.91% |
| 2012 | 10,389 | 100 | 0.97% |
| 2011 | 10,289 | -160 | -1.53% |
| 2010 | 10,449 | 93 | 0.90% |
| 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 | -0.70% |
| 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 | 10.60% |
| 1860 | 11,682 | -835 | -6.67% |
| 1850 | 12,517 | 4,854 | 63.34% |
| 1840 | 7,663 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.09%
State
Founded
1833
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
10,449
Growth Since 2010
-6.59%
Kemper County, Mississippi Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,134 | 61.69% |
| White | 3,433 | 34.53% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 364 | 3.66% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.07% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 0.05% |
Kemper County, Mississippi Population by Race
Kemper County, Mississippi Population Pyramid $2021
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Kemper County, Mississippi Population by Age
Kemper County, Mississippi Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,611 | 2.49 | 73.6 |
| Non Family | 1,410 | 1.13 | 71.1 |
| Married | 1,221 | 2.96 | 82.6 |
| Female | 716 | 3.83 | 58.8 |
| Male | 264 | 3.94 | 86 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
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Kemper County, Mississippi Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 402 | 5.96% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 803 | 11.90% |
| High School Graduate | 2,588 | 38.34% |
| Some College | 1,305 | 19.33% |
| Associates Degree | 661 | 9.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 613 | 9.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 378 | 5.60% |
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Kemper County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Kemper County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,106 | 3,320 | 522 |
| White | 2,424 | 2,054 | 451 |
| Native American | 202 | 162 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 7 | |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
Kemper County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
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$20,268
Average Earnings
$22,715
Average Male
$18,147
Average Female
Kemper County, Mississippi Earnings by Educational Attainment
Kemper County, Mississippi Language by Age
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Kemper County, Mississippi Language
98.16% of Kemper County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 1.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.64% of the population.
Kemper County, Mississippi Language
Kemper County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,522 | 2,036 | 36.87% |
| White | 3,108 | 377 | 12.13% |
| Native | 364 | 125 | 34.34% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 41 | 100.00% |
28.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.50%
Male Poverty Rate
35.25%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kemper County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kemper County, Mississippi is Hispanic, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kemper County, Mississippi is White, with 12.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.92%.
Kemper County, Mississippi Poverty
Kemper County, Mississippi Poverty Rate by Education
Kemper County, Mississippi Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
33.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.0%
Male Marriage Rate
32.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Kemper County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
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Kemper County, Mississippi Marriage
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 35-44.
Kemper County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
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Kemper County, Mississippi Marital Status
Kemper County, Mississippi Veterans by War
Kemper County, Mississippi Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 219 | 7.34% |
| Black | 106 | 2.21% |
Kemper County, Mississippi Veterans by Race
Kemper County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
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0.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
Kemper County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
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43.8%
Labor Force Participation
39.2%
Employment Rate
10.5%
Unemployment Rate
Kemper County, Mississippi Employment by Age
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Kemper County, Mississippi Employment by Race
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Kemper County, Mississippi Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.93%
Native Born
0.07%
Foreign Born
0.07%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.93% of Kemper County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 85.70% having been born in Mississippi. 0.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Kemper County, Mississippi Place of Birth
- 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