Attala County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Attala County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 17,685. It is the 51st most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Attala County is 39.6 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Attala County is $48,098. This is 12% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 39% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.7%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. The median home value is $107,600. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Attala County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Attala County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 52.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 45.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.6%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.2%.