Attala County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,526 | — | #2,012 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,639 | -31.3% | #2,682 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.4 years | +1.3% | #2,291 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $104,600 | -62.9% | #2,924 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $825 | -29.1% | #1,925 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% | +42.9% | #2,452 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Attala County has a population of 17,526, making it the #2,012 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Attala County is $51,639, ranking #2,682 out of 3,222 counties — 31.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.0% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Attala County is $104,600 (-62.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $825/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.3%.
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91.5% of residents in Attala County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.3% below the national rate.
About Attala County, Mississippi
Attala County, Mississippi has a total population of 17,526, making it the 2,012th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Attala County is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Attala County is $51,639, which ranks #2,682 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Attala County is $104,600, 62.9% below the national median. Renters in Attala County pay a median gross rent of $825 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Attala County, 19.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.7 min.
Attala County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 51.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (44.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%).
All data for Attala County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.