Oktibbeha County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Name: Oktibbeha County, Mississippi Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Oktibbeha County, Mississippi has a population of 51,771, the 15th most populous county in Mississippi. The median household income is $46,695 and the median home value is $237,700. The poverty rate is 25.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Oktibbeha County Quick Facts

Population 51,771

Median Household Income $46,695

Median Home Value $237,700

Poverty Rate 25.5%

Unemployment Rate 5.8%

Median Age 25.5 years

Homeownership Rate 48.0%

Affordability Ratio 5.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 47.0%

High School Graduation 91.2%

Cities/Places 5

Population 51,771 15th of 82

Median Income $46,695 17% lower than state

Poverty Rate 25.5%

Unemployment 5.8%

How Oktibbeha County 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	51,473	51,771	+0.6%
Median household income	$43,482	$46,695	+7.4%
Median home value	$219,500	$237,700	+8.3%

Median Household Income

Oktibbeha

$46,695

$56,447

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Oktibbeha

$237,700

$169,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 29.9%

$25K-$50K 22.1%

$50K-$100K 23.6%

$100K+ 24.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

13.6%

$10K-$15K

7.0%

$15K-$20K

6.3%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

5.0%

$30K-$35K

4.5%

$35K-$40K

3.7%

$40K-$45K

5.8%

$45K-$50K

3.0%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

6.2%

$75K-$100K

10.0%

$100K-$125K

6.3%

$125K-$150K

6.1%

$150K-$200K

6.4%

$200K+

5.5%

Employment

5.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

57.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 48.0%

Renter 52.0%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $915/mo 23.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.5%

18-34

44.6%

35-54

17.4%

55-74

15.3%

75+

5.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 56 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Oktibbeha County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Starkville	25,721	$42,125	30.7%	$299,900
Mississippi State	4,655	N/A	N/A	N/A
Maben	1,231	$29,158	37.8%	$79,800
Longview	211	$116,786	3.8%	N/A
Sturgis	128	$54,375	22.7%	$126,400

Explore Mississippi Rankings

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Population Overview

Oktibbeha County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 51,771. It is the 15th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oktibbeha County is 25.5 years. This is 34% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oktibbeha County is $46,695. This is 17% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 25.5%. This is 35% 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 unemployment rate is 5.8%. The median home value is $237,700. Housing costs are 40% higher than the state median of $169,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 48.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Oktibbeha County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 35.4%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.2% vs 1.0%).

Education

47.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Oktibbeha County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 87% 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 91.2%. Notably, 22.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Oktibbeha County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Mississippi and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi?

Oktibbeha County has a population of 51,771, making it the 15th most populous county in Mississippi.

What is the median income in Oktibbeha County?

The median household income in Oktibbeha County is $46,695 with a poverty rate of 25.5%.

How many cities are in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi?

Oktibbeha County contains 5 Census-designated places.