Neshoba County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28099 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,932 | — | #1,506 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,013 | -24.1% | #2,330 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.4 years | -3.9% | #2,691 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $100,000 | -64.5% | #2,984 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $839 | -27.9% | #1,824 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.1% | +83.3% | #2,910 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Neshoba County has a population of 28,932, making it the #1,506 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.4 years, which is 3.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Neshoba County is $57,013, ranking #2,330 out of 3,222 counties — 24.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.1% and unemployment stands at 7.5%.
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The median home value in Neshoba County is $100,000 (-64.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $839/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.1%.
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88.1% of residents in Neshoba County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% below the national rate.
About Neshoba County, Mississippi
Neshoba County, Mississippi has a total population of 28,932, making it the 1,506th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Neshoba County is 37.4 years, which is 3.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Neshoba County is $57,013, which ranks #2,330 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5%.
The median home value in Neshoba County is $100,000, 64.5% below the national median. Renters in Neshoba County pay a median gross rent of $839 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Neshoba County, 17.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.2 min.
Neshoba County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 57.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (21.2%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (15.7%).
All data for Neshoba 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.