Oktibbeha County, Mississippi Population 2022
Oktibbeha County, Mississippi's estimated population is 50,601 with a growth rate of 0.67% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Oktibbeha County, Mississippi is the 16th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 47,723 and has seen a growth of 6.03% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 4,276 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 9,171 | 4,895 | 114.48% |
| 1860 | 12,977 | 3,806 | 41.50% |
| 1870 | 14,891 | 1,914 | 14.75% |
| 1880 | 15,978 | 1,087 | 7.30% |
| 1890 | 17,694 | 1,716 | 10.74% |
| 1900 | 20,183 | 2,489 | 14.07% |
| 1910 | 19,676 | -507 | -2.51% |
| 1920 | 16,872 | -2,804 | -14.25% |
| 1930 | 19,119 | 2,247 | 13.32% |
| 1940 | 22,151 | 3,032 | 15.86% |
| 1950 | 24,569 | 2,418 | 10.92% |
| 1960 | 26,175 | 1,606 | 6.54% |
| 1970 | 28,752 | 2,577 | 9.85% |
| 1980 | 36,018 | 7,266 | 25.27% |
| 1990 | 38,375 | 2,357 | 6.54% |
| 2010 | 47,723 | 9,348 | 24.36% |
| 2011 | 47,764 | 41 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 48,822 | 1,058 | 2.22% |
| 2013 | 49,105 | 283 | 0.58% |
| 2014 | 49,061 | -44 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 49,510 | 449 | 0.92% |
| 2016 | 49,534 | 24 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 49,678 | 144 | 0.29% |
| 2018 | 49,249 | -429 | -0.86% |
| 2019 | 49,587 | 338 | 0.69% |
| 2020 | 49,925 | 338 | 0.68% |
| 2021 | 50,263 | 338 | 0.68% |
| 2022 | 50,601 | 338 | 0.67% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,223 | 56.91% |
| Black or African American | 18,427 | 37.16% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 55 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 1,637 | 3.30% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 81 | 0.16% |
| Some Other Race | 212 | 0.43% |
| Two or More Races | 958 | 1.93% |
Oktibbeha County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 18,849 | 2.39 | 49.7 |
| Married | 6,527 | 3.08 | 79.4 |
| Male | 466 | 3.03 | 42.3 |
| Female | 2,486 | 3.37 | 45.8 |
| Non Family | 9,370 | 1.61 | 30.5 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 782 | 3.03% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,478 | 5.72% |
| High School Graduate | 5,715 | 22.13% |
| Some College | 4,543 | 17.59% |
| Associates Degree | 2,237 | 8.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,393 | 20.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,677 | 21.98% |
Oktibbeha County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Asian | 924 | 810 | 679 |
| White | 14,164 | 13,575 | 8,177 |
| 2+ Races | 317 | 307 | 98 |
| Black | 10,122 | 8,631 | 2,054 |
| Other Race | 136 | 91 | 25 |
| Hispanic | 360 | 304 | 64 |
| Islander | 28 | 28 |
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 90.00%.
$35,171
Average Earnings
$41,818
Average Male
$26,548
Average Female
Oktibbeha County, Mississippi Language by Age
Oktibbeha County, Mississippi Language
95.18% of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 4.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.47% of the population.
Oktibbeha County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 55 | 45 | 81.82% |
| Asian | 1,573 | 627 | 39.86% |
| Hispanic | 726 | 265 | 36.50% |
| Black | 17,078 | 5,270 | 30.86% |
| White | 24,851 | 6,685 | 26.90% |
| Other | 37 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 857 | 180 | 21.00% |
28.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.27%
Male Poverty Rate
29.67%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi is Native, with 81.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi is Multiple, with 21.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.91%.
Oktibbeha County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
33.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.3%
Male Marriage Rate
31.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Oktibbeha County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
Oktibbeha 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 45-54.
Oktibbeha County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,255 | 5.14% |
| Black | 514 | 3.61% |
| Islander | 11 | 39.29% |
| 2+ Races | 85 | 14.89% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 7.81% |
Oktibbeha County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
12.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.90%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
49.9%
Employment Rate
8.5%
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
69.65%
Born in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi
95.97%
Native Born
4.03%
Foreign Born
3.18%
Non Citizen
0.85%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.97% of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 69.65% having been born in Mississippi. 3.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- 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