Kemper County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28069 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,729 | — | #2,588 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $46,431 | -38.2% | #2,918 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.6 years | +4.4% | #1,924 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $99,600 | -64.7% | #2,992 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $677 | -41.8% | #2,838 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.8% | +97.1% | #2,987 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Kemper County has a population of 8,729, making it the #2,588 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Kemper County is $46,431, ranking #2,918 out of 3,222 counties — 38.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.8% and unemployment stands at 10.8%.
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The median home value in Kemper County is $99,600 (-64.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $677/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.0%.
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84.6% of residents in Kemper County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.8% below the national rate.
About Kemper County, Mississippi
Kemper County, Mississippi has a total population of 8,729, making it the 2,588th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kemper County is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Kemper County is $46,431, which ranks #2,918 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 38.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8%.
The median home value in Kemper County is $99,600, 64.7% below the national median. Renters in Kemper County pay a median gross rent of $677 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Kemper County, 18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.0 min.
Kemper County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 59.4% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (33.2%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
All data for Kemper 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.