Noxubee County, Mississippi
Located in Mississippi, Noxubee County has a population of 10,025 residents and a median age of 40.1 years, making it the #2,479 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 26.3%. The median home value is $90,800, and the median household income is $33,833, which is 55% below the national median.
Demographics
Noxubee County has a population of 10,025, making it the #2,479 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Noxubee County is $33,833, ranking #3,128 out of 3,222 counties — 55.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 26.3% and unemployment stands at 8.6%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
The median home value in Noxubee County is $90,800 (-67.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $677/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.0%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Noxubee County, 10.6% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 68.5% below the national average, ranking #3,164 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Noxubee County is 71.3 years. 28.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 15.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
21.4% of adults in Noxubee County smoke , 47.0% are obese , and 14.4% report excessive drinking.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Noxubee County is 17.8 per 100,000 . Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 39.7 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
37.1% of children in Noxubee County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 37.7 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Noxubee County is 67.7%. The mean commute time is 29.2 min, which is 5.7% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Noxubee County voted Democratic with a margin of 47.6%. The vote was 73.5% Dem / 25.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.8 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Noxubee County, Mississippi
Noxubee County, Mississippi has a total population of 10,025, making it the 2,479th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Noxubee County is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Noxubee County is $33,833, which ranks #3,128 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 55.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 26.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6%.
The median home value in Noxubee County is $90,800, 67.8% below the national median. Renters in Noxubee County pay a median gross rent of $677 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Noxubee County, 10.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 68.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.2 min.
Noxubee County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 73.6% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (25.5%).
All data for Noxubee 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.