Arkabutla, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Arkabutla, Mississippi had a total population of 202, the 352nd largest community in Mississippi, with a median household income of $94,318, which is 67% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 67% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Mississippi.
Arkabutla Quick Facts
How Arkabutla Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 202 | 202 | +0.0% |
| Median household income | $123,875 | $94,318 | -23.9% |
How Arkabutla Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 56 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Arkabutla Rankings in Mississippi
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Other Cities in Tate County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senatobia | 8,380 | $54,167 | 26.4% | $212,100 |
| Coldwater | 1,156 | $44,054 | 33.7% | $91,300 |
| Strayhorn | 176 | $121,625 | 0.0% | $155,100 |
| Independence | 133 | N/A | 48.1% | $115,100 |
Cities Similar to Arkabutla
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonia | 210 | N/A | $84,400 | 12.8% | 24.8% |
| Bobo | 194 | N/A | N/A | 43.3% | 11.3% |
| Harperville | 192 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Longview | 211 | $116,786 | N/A | 63.3% | 3.8% |
| Kossuth | 223 | $104,659 | $207,500 | 27.1% | 3.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 202, Arkabutla's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Arkabutla is a small community located in Mississippi, within Tate County. The total population is 202. It ranks as the 352nd most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.
Age Demographics
The median age in Arkabutla is 23.8 years. This is 38% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. Only 11.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Arkabutla is $94,318. This is 67% higher than the state median of $56,447. It is also 17% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Arkabutla. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Arkabutla, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 46.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% lower than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Arkabutla is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.2% of the population.
Education
19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Arkabutla, Mississippi is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Mississippi state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Arkabutla, Mississippi?
Arkabutla, Mississippi has a population of 202 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Arkabutla, MS?
The median household income in Arkabutla is $94,318, which is 17% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Arkabutla, MS?
The ACS sample for Arkabutla recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Arkabutla, Mississippi?
Arkabutla's population is 81.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Arkabutla, MS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Arkabutla — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Arkabutla, Mississippi?
19.3% of adults (25+) in Arkabutla hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.