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Okolona, Mississippi
Okolona, city, in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. Okolona had 2,394 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,513 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,430 (±393). GEOID 2853680.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,394
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,513 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,430 ±393
Median household income
$26,042
±$9,337 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$92,200
±$19,206 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$582
±$140 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
Where is Okolona and what county is it in?
Okolona is a city in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It covers 7.2 square miles of land, 350 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 Okolona, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,394 people lived in Okolona on July 1, 2025, down 4.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020 Census counted 2,513 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,430 (±393).
| Measure | Okolona | Chickasaw County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,430 ±393 | 16,915 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,124 ±168 | 6,674 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.11 ±0.25 | 2.47 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,329 ±169 | 7,851 | no clear change |
Okolona's population since 2000
From 3,056 in 2000 to 2,394 in 2025: down 21.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Okolona 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 Okolona?
The median resident of Okolona is 35.5 years old; 21.4% are under 18 and 19.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 81.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 17.3%.
| Measure | Okolona | Chickasaw County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.5 ±5.9 | 38.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.4% ±5.8 pts | 24.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.3% ±5.4 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Male | 41.9% ±5.9 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 17.3% ±5.3 pts | 49.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 81.2% ±5.8 pts | 47.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| 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% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±2.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.9% ±4.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| With a disability | 12.9% ±5.1 pts | 14.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.5% ±4.4 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.1% ±8.1 pts | 80.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 8.6% ±4.7 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.4% ±2.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.4% ±4.0 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
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 Okolona earn?
Half of Okolona's 1,124 households earn less than $26,042 a year (±$9,337), against $43,586 in Chickasaw County and $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $30,684 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 43.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Okolona | Chickasaw County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $26,042 ±$9,337 | $43,586 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $36,494 ±$8,000 | $56,911 | – |
| Per capita income | $18,207 ±$3,861 | $23,189 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 43.2% ±11.0 pts | 23.5% | +16.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 73.5% ±16.3 pts | 30.5% | +38.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.7% ±7.7 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 86.0% ±6.1 pts | 87.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.2% ±7.7 pts | 79.2% | – |
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 Okolona?
Owners occupy 42.9% of Okolona's occupied homes and renters 57.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $92,200 by its owner (±$19,206). The median renter pays $582 a month including utilities, and 25.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Okolona | Chickasaw County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $92,200 ±$19,206 | $109,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $582 ±$140 | $670 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.9% ±13.2 pts | 32.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $776 ±$190 | $1,018 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 42.9% ±8.9 pts | 70.3% | −16.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 57.1% ±8.9 pts | 29.7% | – |
| Housing units | 1,329 ±169 | 7,851 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.4% ±4.4 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.1% ±7.2 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.7% ±4.2 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.7% ±4.6 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.1% ±5.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 20.0% ±9.3 pts | 8.9% | – |
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 Okolona building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Okolona in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 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 Okolona work and get to work?
89.6% of Okolona's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.7 minutes.
| Measure | Okolona | Chickasaw County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.7% ±7.3 pts | 52.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 13.8% ±10.2 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 89.6% ±6.7 pts | 82.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.3% ±4.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.6% ±3.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.5% ±4.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.7 min ±3.8 | 21.7 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 Okolona?
1 census tract lies mostly in Okolona (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501Chickasaw County | 3,800 | $30,286 |
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 Okolona) · Census block assignment files
How does Okolona compare with other places in Mississippi?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Okolona is the 7,049th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 88th-most populous of 299 in Mississippi.
Okolona ranks 166th 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 | 88th | 299 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 98th | 148 |
| Residents per square mile | 153rd | 187 |
| Median household income | 166th | 172 |
| Per capita income | 162nd | 183 |
| Median home value | 148th | 178 |
| Median gross rent | 145th | 161 |
| Poverty rate | 10th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 161st | 171 |
| Median age | 122nd | 186 |
| Owner-occupied share | 170th | 182 |
| Travel time to work | 103rd | 185 |
Okolona's figures with every place in Mississippi (CSV)
Every place in Mississippi, sortable · Compare Okolona 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 Okolona?
19 of the 57 figures for Okolona 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 Okolona 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 Okolona.