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Kosciusko, Mississippi
Kosciusko, city, in Attala County, Mississippi. Kosciusko had 6,722 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,114 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,933 (±18). GEOID 2838320.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,722
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,114 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,933 ±18
Median household income
$40,085
±$12,071 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$112,400
±$8,976 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$814
±$75 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
Where is Kosciusko and what county is it in?
Kosciusko is a city in Attala County, Mississippi. It covers 7.5 square miles of land, 943 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Kosciusko, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,722 people lived in Kosciusko on July 1, 2025, down 5.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020 Census counted 7,114 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,933 (±18).
| Measure | Kosciusko | Attala County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,933 ±18 | 17,526 | +78 |
| Households | 2,453 ±198 | 6,627 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.69 ±0.22 | 2.59 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,886 ±200 | 8,342 | −371 |
Kosciusko's population since 2000
From 7,372 in 2000 to 6,722 in 2025: down 8.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Kosciusko as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Kosciusko?
The median resident of Kosciusko is 35.2 years old; 27.0% are under 18 and 17.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 58.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 38.9%.
| Measure | Kosciusko | Attala County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 ±5.7 | 39.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.0% ±3.2 pts | 25.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.6% ±2.0 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Male | 48.2% ±3.3 pts | 47.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% ±1.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 38.9% ±4.1 pts | 51.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 58.7% ±4.4 pts | 44.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.0 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.0% ±1.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2% ±4.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| With a disability | 14.0% ±4.0 pts | 16.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.9% ±3.2 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.3% ±3.5 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.4% ±4.5 pts | 19.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.9% ±3.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.3% ±6.2 pts | 87.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±1.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Kosciusko earn?
Half of Kosciusko's 2,453 households earn less than $40,085 a year (±$12,071), against $51,639 in Attala County and $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $32,776 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kosciusko | Attala County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,085 ±$12,071 | $51,639 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $84,902 ±$20,467 | $78,646 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,960 ±$7,344 | $31,953 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 25.7% ±4.9 pts | 18.0% | −10.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 41.9% ±11.5 pts | 27.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.6% ±5.6 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.9% ±3.8 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.1% ±5.1 pts | 80.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Kosciusko?
Owners occupy 55.4% of Kosciusko's occupied homes and renters 44.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $112,400 by its owner (±$8,976). The median renter pays $814 a month including utilities, and 49.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kosciusko | Attala County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $112,400 ±$8,976 | $104,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $814 ±$75 | $825 | +$234 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.0% ±10.7 pts | 45.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $886 ±$157 | $1,160 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.4% ±6.8 pts | 75.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.6% ±6.8 pts | 24.7% | – |
| Housing units | 2,886 ±200 | 8,342 | −371 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5% ±2.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.6% ±5.6 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.0% ±4.7 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.7% ±1.8 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.8% ±2.6 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.6% ±3.2 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.9% ±5.0 pts | 8.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Kosciusko building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Kosciusko in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 0.6 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Mississippi.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Kosciusko work and get to work?
75.5% of Kosciusko's workers drive alone and 3.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.5 minutes.
| Measure | Kosciusko | Attala County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.0% ±4.5 pts | 58.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% ±4.5 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.5% ±6.8 pts | 80.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 16.8% ±7.6 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 4.0% ±3.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.7% ±2.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.5 min ±8.6 | 34.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Kosciusko?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Kosciusko, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $37,653 (Tract 606) to $38,472 (Tract 605).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Kosciusko) · Census block assignment files
How does Kosciusko compare with other places in Mississippi?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Kosciusko is the 4,162nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 53rd-most populous of 299 in Mississippi.
Kosciusko ranks 124th of 172 places in Mississippi with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 53rd | 299 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 110th | 148 |
| Residents per square mile | 53rd | 187 |
| Median household income | 124th | 172 |
| Per capita income | 41st | 183 |
| Median home value | 118th | 178 |
| Median gross rent | 94th | 161 |
| Poverty rate | 69th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 104th | 171 |
| Median age | 129th | 186 |
| Owner-occupied share | 128th | 182 |
| Work from home | 55th | 57 |
| Travel time to work | 33rd | 185 |
Kosciusko's figures with every place in Mississippi (CSV)
Every place in Mississippi, sortable · Compare Kosciusko with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Kosciusko?
17 of the 57 figures for Kosciusko on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Kosciusko are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Kosciusko.