Kossuth, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 223, Kossuth'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

Kossuth is a small community located in Mississippi, within Alcorn County. The total population is 223. It ranks as the 341st most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kossuth is 56.5 years. This is 46% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 17.0% 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 Kossuth is $104,659. This is 85% higher than the state median of $56,447. It is also 30% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.6%. This is 81% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Kossuth, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $207,500. Housing costs are 22% higher than the state median of $169,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Kossuth is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kossuth has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.2% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (85.2% vs 55.2%).

Education

27.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% higher 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 91.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Kossuth, 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.