Kemper County, Mississippi Population 2022
Kemper County, Mississippi's estimated population is 9,769 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 -6.51% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 7,663 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 12,517 | 4,854 | 63.34% |
| 1860 | 11,682 | -835 | -6.67% |
| 1870 | 12,920 | 1,238 | 10.60% |
| 1880 | 15,719 | 2,799 | 21.66% |
| 1890 | 17,961 | 2,242 | 14.26% |
| 1900 | 20,492 | 2,531 | 14.09% |
| 1910 | 20,348 | -144 | -0.70% |
| 1920 | 19,619 | -729 | -3.58% |
| 1930 | 21,881 | 2,262 | 11.53% |
| 1940 | 21,867 | -14 | -0.06% |
| 1950 | 15,893 | -5,974 | -27.32% |
| 1960 | 12,277 | -3,616 | -22.75% |
| 1970 | 10,233 | -2,044 | -16.65% |
| 1980 | 10,148 | -85 | -0.83% |
| 1990 | 10,356 | 208 | 2.05% |
| 2010 | 10,449 | 93 | 0.90% |
| 2011 | 10,289 | -160 | -1.53% |
| 2012 | 10,389 | 100 | 0.97% |
| 2013 | 10,294 | -95 | -0.91% |
| 2014 | 10,222 | -72 | -0.70% |
| 2015 | 10,111 | -111 | -1.09% |
| 2016 | 10,035 | -76 | -0.75% |
| 2017 | 10,093 | 58 | 0.58% |
| 2018 | 9,733 | -360 | -3.57% |
| 2019 | 9,742 | 9 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 9,751 | 9 | 0.09% |
| 2021 | 9,760 | 9 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 9,769 | 9 | 0.09% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,352 | 34.10% |
| Black or African American | 6,093 | 61.99% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 343 | 3.49% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.07% |
| Some Other Race | 8 | 0.08% |
| Two or More Races | 26 | 0.26% |
Kemper County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,757 | 2.36 | 74.8 |
| Married | 1,367 | 3.08 | 83.4 |
| Male | 235 | 2.92 | 92.8 |
| Female | 708 | 3.23 | 62.6 |
| Non Family | 1,447 | 1.16 | 69.8 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 283 | 4.37% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 797 | 12.31% |
| High School Graduate | 2,522 | 38.95% |
| Some College | 1,361 | 21.02% |
| Associates Degree | 711 | 10.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 507 | 7.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 294 | 4.54% |
Kemper County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | 5 |
| White | 2,523 | 2,365 | 502 |
| Native American | 206 | 163 | 20 |
| Black | 3,707 | 2,846 | 274 |
| Hispanic | 27 | 9 | |
| Other Race | 8 |
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 41.67%.
$22,081
Average Earnings
$26,504
Average Male
$18,721
Average Female
Kemper County, Mississippi Language by Age
Kemper County, Mississippi Language
98.45% of Kemper County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 1.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.21% of the population.
Kemper County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 343 | 175 | 51.02% |
| Black | 5,509 | 1,905 | 34.58% |
| White | 3,036 | 331 | 10.90% |
| Other | NaN% |
27.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.77%
Male Poverty Rate
33.61%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kemper County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kemper County, Mississippi is Native, with 51.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kemper County, Mississippi is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.28%.
Kemper County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.7%
Male Marriage Rate
34.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Kemper County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
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 Over 65.
Kemper County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 258 | 8.83% |
| Black | 93 | 1.94% |
Kemper County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
5.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.7%
Labor Force Participation
44.6%
Employment Rate
15.4%
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
82.68%
Born in Kemper County, Mississippi
99.85%
Native Born
0.15%
Foreign Born
0.15%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.85% of Kemper County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 82.68% having been born in Mississippi. 0.15% 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