Oktibbeha County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28105 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 51,771 | — | #990 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $46,695 | -37.9% | #2,910 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 25.5 years | -34.4% | #3,212 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $237,700 | -15.7% | #1,011 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $915 | -21.3% | #1,349 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.5% | +102.7% | #3,009 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Oktibbeha County has a population of 51,771, making it the #990 most populous county in the US. The median age is 25.5 years, which is 34.4% below the national median.
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The median household income in Oktibbeha County is $46,695, ranking #2,910 out of 3,222 counties — 37.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 25.5% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.
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The median home value in Oktibbeha County is $237,700 (-15.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $915/mo and the homeownership rate is 48.0%.
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93.0% of residents in Oktibbeha County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.4% above the national rate.
About Oktibbeha County, Mississippi
Oktibbeha County, Mississippi has a total population of 51,771, making it the 990th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Oktibbeha County is 25.5 years, which is 34.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Oktibbeha County is $46,695, which ranks #2,910 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 37.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 25.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.
The median home value in Oktibbeha County is $237,700, 15.7% below the national median. Renters in Oktibbeha County pay a median gross rent of $915 per month. The homeownership rate is 48.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Oktibbeha County, 47.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.9 min.
Oktibbeha County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 54.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (35.4%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
All data for Oktibbeha 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.