Kirkville, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 356, Kirkville'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

Kirkville is a small community located in Mississippi, within Itawamba County. The total population is 356. It ranks as the 304th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kirkville is 43.9 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. Only 5.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kirkville is $48,899. This is 13% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 28.4%. This is 50% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Kirkville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $13,300. Housing costs are 92% lower than the state median of $169,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.3x, Kirkville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kirkville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (85.7% vs 55.2%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (14.3% vs 3.7%).

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 58.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Kirkville, 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.