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Attala County, Mississippi
Attala County, Mississippi. Attala County had 17,100 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 28007.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
17,100
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,889 · ACS 2020-2024: 17,526
Median household income
$51,639
±$5,901 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$104,600
±$9,510 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$825
±$57 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Attala County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 17,889 residents in Attala County. The Census Bureau estimates 17,100 for July 1, 2025, down 4.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 17,526 over 735 square miles of land.
| Measure | Attala County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,526 | 2,946,779 | −911 |
| Households | 6,627±237 | 1,145,431 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.59±0.09 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,342±23 | 1,341,114 | −897 |
Attala County's population since 2000
From 19,661 in 2000 to 17,100 in 2025: down 13.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Attala County?
Attala County holds 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Kosciusko with 6,722 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Kosciusko | 7,114 | $40,085 |
|---|---|---|
| EthelGEOID 2823220 | 348 | $48,906 |
| SallisGEOID 2864800 | 131 | $52,991 |
| McCoolGEOID 2843400 | 103 | $53,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Attala County?
The median resident of Attala County is 39.4 years old; 25.2% are under 18 and 19.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 44.2%.
| Measure | Attala County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4±0.9 | 38.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.2%±0.3 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.5%±0.2 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% | 3.7% | +0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.8%±0.3 pts | 55.2% | −1.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 44.2%±0.7 pts | 36.3% | +2.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4%±1.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 16.8%±2.2 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.5%±1.8 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.2%±2.1 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.8%±2.7 pts | 25.1% | +5.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3%±1.7 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 Attala County earn?
Half of Attala County's 6,627 households earn less than $51,639 a year (±$5,901), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 the median was $41,557 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $10,082 after inflation. 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Attala County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,639±$5,901 | $56,447 | +$10,082 |
| Mean household income | $78,646±$9,475 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,953±$3,245 | $31,549 | +$5,769 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.0%±2.7 pts | 18.9% | −8.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.7%±6.2 pts | 26.0% | −12.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.6%±2.7 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.8%±2.8 pts | 84.1% | – |
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 Attala County?
Owners occupy 75.3% of Attala County's occupied homes and renters 24.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $104,600 by its owner (±$9,510). The median renter pays $825 a month including utilities, and 45.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Attala County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $104,600±$9,510 | $169,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $825±$57 | $954 | +$197 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.1%±8.5 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,160±$174 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.3%±3.6 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,342±23 | 1,341,114 | −897 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±1.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.7%±5.3 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.8%±3.4 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.4%±2.9 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.0%±1.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
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 Attala County building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units across Attala County in 2025 (4 single-family), 0.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Attala County get to work?
80.3% of Attala County's workers drive alone and 3.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Attala County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.9%±3.0 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4%±2.4 pts | 5.8% | −4.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 80.3%±3.8 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.0%±4.1 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.0%±1.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.6%±1.5 pts | 5.9% | +1.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.2 min±5.0 | 25.6 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 are Attala County's census tracts?
Attala County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $37,653 (Tract 606) to $68,808 (Tract 604).
| Tract 60128007060100 | 2,408±368 | $51,429 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 60228007060200 | 2,234±409 | $65,223 |
| Tract 60328007060300 | 3,418±488 | $54,358 |
| Tract 60428007060400 | 2,703±376 | $68,808 |
| Tract 60528007060500 | 3,631±362 | $38,472 |
| Tract 60628007060600 | 3,132±369 | $37,653 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Attala County compare with Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 52nd of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 60th of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 57th of 82 |
| Median household income | 32nd of 82 |
| Median home value | 60th of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 31st of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 58th of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26th of 82 |
| Median age | 46th of 82 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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