Neshoba County, Mississippi Population 2022
Neshoba County, Mississippi's estimated population is 29,019 with a growth rate of -0.11% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Neshoba County, Mississippi is the 30th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 29,695 and has seen a growth of -2.28% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 2,437 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 4,728 | 2,291 | 94.01% |
| 1860 | 8,343 | 3,615 | 76.46% |
| 1870 | 7,439 | -904 | -10.84% |
| 1880 | 8,741 | 1,302 | 17.50% |
| 1890 | 11,146 | 2,405 | 27.51% |
| 1900 | 12,726 | 1,580 | 14.18% |
| 1910 | 17,980 | 5,254 | 41.29% |
| 1920 | 19,303 | 1,323 | 7.36% |
| 1930 | 26,691 | 7,388 | 38.27% |
| 1940 | 27,882 | 1,191 | 4.46% |
| 1950 | 25,730 | -2,152 | -7.72% |
| 1960 | 20,927 | -4,803 | -18.67% |
| 1970 | 20,802 | -125 | -0.60% |
| 1980 | 23,789 | 2,987 | 14.36% |
| 1990 | 24,800 | 1,011 | 4.25% |
| 2010 | 29,695 | 4,895 | 19.74% |
| 2011 | 29,757 | 62 | 0.21% |
| 2012 | 29,742 | -15 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 29,533 | -209 | -0.70% |
| 2014 | 29,460 | -73 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 29,481 | 21 | 0.07% |
| 2016 | 29,473 | -8 | -0.03% |
| 2017 | 29,435 | -38 | -0.13% |
| 2018 | 29,151 | -284 | -0.96% |
| 2019 | 29,118 | -33 | -0.11% |
| 2020 | 29,085 | -33 | -0.11% |
| 2021 | 29,052 | -33 | -0.11% |
| 2022 | 29,019 | -33 | -0.11% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,578 | 60.10% |
| Black or African American | 6,222 | 21.27% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4,852 | 16.59% |
| Asian | 159 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race | 65 | 0.22% |
| Two or More Races | 364 | 1.24% |
Neshoba County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,495 | 2.75 | 73 |
| Married | 4,691 | 3.29 | 85.5 |
| Male | 476 | 4.05 | 80.3 |
| Female | 1,833 | 4.12 | 57.8 |
| Non Family | 3,495 | 1.12 | 63.1 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,118 | 6.02% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,369 | 12.76% |
| High School Graduate | 6,108 | 32.89% |
| Some College | 4,492 | 24.19% |
| Associates Degree | 1,950 | 10.50% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,488 | 8.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,046 | 5.63% |
Neshoba County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 129 | 115 | 49 |
| White | 11,929 | 9,957 | 1,905 |
| Asian | 94 | 58 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 387 | 218 | 41 |
| Black | 3,612 | 3,027 | 349 |
| Native American | 2,410 | 1,699 | 180 |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | |
| Other Race | 65 | 31 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 37.98%.
$30,709
Average Earnings
$38,413
Average Male
$26,319
Average Female
Neshoba County, Mississippi Language by Age
Neshoba County, Mississippi Language
89.67% of Neshoba County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 10.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 7.92% of the population.
Neshoba County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 10 | 10 | 100.00% |
| Native | 4,818 | 1,837 | 38.13% |
| Black | 6,124 | 2,190 | 35.76% |
| White | 16,603 | 2,717 | 16.36% |
| Asian | 159 | 12 | 7.55% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 662 | 27 | 4.08% |
| Multiple | 364 | 8 | 2.20% |
23.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.67%
Male Poverty Rate
25.35%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Neshoba County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Neshoba County, Mississippi is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Neshoba County, Mississippi is Multiple, with 2.20% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.60%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.09%.
Neshoba County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
42.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Neshoba County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
Neshoba 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 45-54.
Neshoba County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 826 | 6.12% |
| Black | 172 | 4.05% |
| Native American | 182 | 6.03% |
| Islander | 10 | 100.00% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 4.74% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 6.02% |
Neshoba County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
5.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Employment Rate
9.2%
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
87.10%
Born in Neshoba County, Mississippi
98.25%
Native Born
1.75%
Foreign Born
1.24%
Non Citizen
0.51%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.25% of Neshoba County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 87.10% having been born in Mississippi. 1.24% 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