Neshoba County, Mississippi
Located in Mississippi, Neshoba County has a population of 28,932 residents and a median age of 37.4 years, making it the #1,506 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 23.1%. The median home value is $100,000, and the median household income is $57,013, which is 24% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Neshoba County, 17.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 47.5% below the national average, ranking #2,398 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Neshoba County is 66.5 years. 27.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 15.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
24.1% of adults in Neshoba County smoke , 42.4% are obese , and 15.3% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 16.1 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Neshoba County is 11.8 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 22.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 33.9 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
28.2% of children in Neshoba County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 9.2 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 41.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Neshoba County is 56.0%. The mean commute time is 27.2 min, which is 1.5% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Neshoba County voted Republican with a margin of 51.0%. The vote was 24.1% Dem / 75.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 7.8 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.