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Neshoba County, Mississippi

Neshoba County, Mississippi. Neshoba County had 28,732 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.2% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). It holds 5 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 28099.

Residents, July 2025 estimate

28,732

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 29,087 · ACS 2020-2024: 28,932

Median household income

$57,013

±$4,697 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447

Median home value

$100,000

±$11,008 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800

Median gross rent

$839

±$91 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954

How many people live in Neshoba County, and is it growing?

The 2020 Census counted 29,087 residents in Neshoba County. The Census Bureau estimates 28,732 for July 1, 2025, down 1.2% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 28,932 over 570 square miles of land.

July 2020→2021 −83 (28,899)
2021→2022 −94 (28,805)
2022→2023 +3 (28,808)
2023→2024 +9 (28,817)
2024→2025 −85 (28,732)

Neshoba County in Mississippi. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.

Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
Measure	Neshoba County	Mississippi	Change since 2015-2019
Total population	28,932	2,946,779	−400
Households	10,283±282	1,145,431	no clear change
Average household size	2.77±0.08	2.49	no clear change
Housing units	12,116±23	1,341,114	−419

Neshoba County's population since 2000

From 28,684 in 2000 to 28,732 in 2025: up 0.2%. 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.

2000 Census 28,684
2005 (estimate) 29,364
2010 Census 29,676
2015 (estimate) 29,491
2020 Census 29,087
2025 (estimate) 28,732

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 Neshoba County?

Neshoba County holds 5 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Philadelphia with 6,858 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.

Places in Neshoba County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.

Philadelphia	city	7,118	6,996±17	$50,788	$97,300	25.6%	100%
Pearl River	CDP	3,822	4,047±567	$50,922	$61,200	24.6%	100%
Bogue Chitto (Kemper and Neshoba Counties)GEOID 2807330	CDP	864	309±192	not published	not published	14.2%	80%
TuckerGEOID 2874675	CDP	642	807±328	not published	$69,700	32.1%	100%
Union	town	2,042	2,090±468	$44,643	$138,400	31.7%	27%

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 Neshoba County?

The median resident of Neshoba County is 37.4 years old; 27.5% are under 18 and 16.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 57.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 21.2%. 0.9% of residents were born outside the United States.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
Measure	Neshoba County	Mississippi	Change since 2015-2019
Median age	37.4±0.6	38.6	no clear change
Under 18 years	27.5%±0.2 pts	23.3%	–
65 years and over	16.9%±0.4 pts	17.2%	–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.8%±0.8 pts	3.7%	–
White alone, not Hispanic	57.4%±0.2 pts	55.2%	−0.9 pts
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic	21.2%±1.7 pts	36.3%	no clear change
Asian alone, not Hispanic	0.7%±0.2 pts	1.0%	no clear change
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic	15.7%±0.7 pts	0.4%	–
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic	0.0%±0.2 pts	0.0%	–
Two or more races, not Hispanic	3.0%±1.4 pts	3.0%	–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic	1.1%±1.2 pts	0.3%	–
Born outside the United States	0.9%±0.4 pts	2.4%	no clear change
Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+)	9.4%±1.6 pts	4.3%	–
Civilian veterans (age 18+)	6.4%±1.2 pts	6.8%	–
With a disability	17.6%±2.2 pts	17.8%	–
No health insurance coverage	11.9%±2.2 pts	11.0%	no clear change
High school graduate or higher (age 25+)	84.8%±2.3 pts	87.1%	–
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)	17.7%±2.3 pts	25.1%	+6.1 pts
Graduate or professional degree (age 25+)	9.3%±1.6 pts	9.9%	–
Moved from another state in the past year	0.9%±0.6 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 Neshoba County earn?

Half of Neshoba County's 10,283 households earn less than $57,013 a year (±$4,697), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 the median was $46,750 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $10,263 after inflation. 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Neshoba County	Mississippi	Change since 2015-2019
Median household income	$57,013±$4,697	$56,447	+$10,263
Mean household income	$72,069±$4,927	$78,922	–
Per capita income	$26,732±$1,826	$31,549	+$2,684
People below the poverty line	23.1%±3.7 pts	18.9%	no clear change
Children under 18 below the poverty line	33.3%±7.2 pts	26.0%	no clear change
Households receiving SNAP	16.2%±3.1 pts	13.5%	–
Households with a broadband subscription	81.1%±3.2 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 Neshoba County?

Owners occupy 78.1% of Neshoba County's occupied homes and renters 21.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $100,000 by its owner (±$11,008). The median renter pays $839 a month including utilities, and 41.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Neshoba County	Mississippi	Change since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)	$100,000±$11,008	$169,800	no clear change
Median gross rent	$839±$91	$954	no clear change
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent	41.3%±11.5 pts	42.1%	no clear change
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage	$1,064±$86	$1,394	–
Owner-occupied homes	78.1%±3.3 pts	70.0%	+6.6 pts
Housing units	12,116±23	1,341,114	−419
Homeowner vacancy rate	0.5%±0.5 pts	0.8%	–
Rental vacancy rate	4.5%±3.7 pts	8.2%	–
Single-family detached homes	71.1%±3.0 pts	69.3%	–
Mobile homes	21.4%±3.0 pts	14.4%	–
Built 2020 or later	1.2%±0.7 pts	1.7%	–
Built 1939 or earlier	6.1%±1.4 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 Neshoba County building?

Builders took permits for 3 new housing units across Neshoba County in 2025 (3 single-family), 0.1 per 1,000 residents.

2019 0 units
2020 0 units
2021 0 units
2022 0 units
2023 2 units
2024 1 units
2025 3 units

Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey

How do people in Neshoba County get to work?

81.6% of Neshoba County's workers drive alone and 2.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.5%.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Neshoba County	Mississippi	Change since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)	57.1%±2.3 pts	57.4%	–
Unemployment rate	7.5%±2.1 pts	5.8%	no clear change
Drove alone to work	81.6%±3.4 pts	81.8%	–
Carpooled	10.2%±3.0 pts	9.2%	–
Public transportation	0.1%±0.1 pts	0.3%	–
Walked	2.5%±1.4 pts	1.3%	–
Worked from home	2.6%±1.0 pts	5.9%	–
Mean travel time to work	25.8 min±2.3	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 Neshoba County's census tracts?

Neshoba County is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $39,007 (Tract 105) to $84,607 (Tract 101.01).

Census tracts of Neshoba County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column

Tract 101.0128099010101	Philadelphia (15%)	2,752	2,779±542	$84,607	$181,700	not published	16.6%
Tract 101.0228099010102	Bogue Chitto (Kemper and Neshoba Counties) (15%)	3,048	2,722±460	$73,594	$179,100	$824	12.8%
Tract 10228099010200	Philadelphia (8%)	2,924	2,678±567	$43,750	$117,700	$1,259	35.2%
Tract 10428099010400	Philadelphia (97%)	3,589	3,591±443	$54,738	$88,700	$776	16.5%
Tract 10528099010500	Philadelphia (90%)	2,876	3,112±480	$39,007	$125,000	$1,088	36.5%
Tract 10628099010600	Tucker (14%)	4,945	5,168±603	$56,463	$97,800	$1,058	27.8%
Tract 10728099010700	Philadelphia (4%)	4,891	4,600±615	$60,673	$93,800	$696	16.6%
Tract 940128099940100	Pearl River (86%)	4,062	4,282±560	$51,781	$61,900	$571	23.2%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov

How does Neshoba County compare with Mississippi's other counties?

Neshoba County's rank among Mississippi's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
Measure	Rank
Population	27th of 82
Growth 2020-2025	34th of 82
Residents per square mile	28th of 82
Median household income	18th of 82
Median home value	66th of 82
Median gross rent	29th of 81
Poverty rate	32nd of 82
Bachelor's degree or higher	43rd of 82
Median age	67th of 82

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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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