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Oktibbeha County, Mississippi
Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. Oktibbeha County had 51,896 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.2% since 2020, in line with Mississippi (−0.2%). It holds 5 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 13 census tracts. GEOID 28105.
Oktibbeha County is one of the 2 counties of the Starkville, MS micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
51,896
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 51,788 · ACS 2020-2024: 51,771
Median household income
$46,695
±$4,149 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$237,700
±$19,848 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$915
±$37 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Oktibbeha County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 51,788 residents in Oktibbeha County. The Census Bureau estimates 51,896 for July 1, 2025, up 0.2% since 2020, in line with Mississippi (−0.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 51,771 over 458 square miles of land.
| Measure | Oktibbeha County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 51,771 | 2,946,779 | +2,259 |
| Households | 21,840±406 | 1,145,431 | +4,042 |
| Average household size | 2.10±0.04 | 2.49 | −0.41 |
| Housing units | 25,618±64 | 1,341,114 | +3,706 |
Oktibbeha County's population since 2000
From 42,902 in 2000 to 51,896 in 2025: up 21.0%. 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 Oktibbeha County?
Oktibbeha County holds 5 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Starkville with 25,754 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Starkville | 24,360 | $42,125 |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi StateGEOID 2848030 | 4,968 | not published |
| Maben | 771 | $29,158 |
| LongviewGEOID 2841960 | 295 | $116,786 |
| SturgisGEOID 2871320 | 207 | $54,375 |
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 Oktibbeha County?
The median resident of Oktibbeha County is 25.5 years old; 17.5% are under 18 and 12.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 35.4%. 4.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Oktibbeha County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25.5±0.2 | 38.6 | −0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 17.5% | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.2%±0.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% | 3.7% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.7%±0.5 pts | 55.2% | −1.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 35.4%±1.0 pts | 36.3% | −1.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.2%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0%±1.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.9%±1.1 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.8%±0.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1%±1.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 12.7%±1.4 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.0%±1.3 pts | 11.0% | −2.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.2%±1.3 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 47.0%±2.5 pts | 25.1% | +4.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 22.6%±2.1 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.4%±1.2 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 Oktibbeha County earn?
Half of Oktibbeha County's 21,840 households earn less than $46,695 a year (±$4,149), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $49,785 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Oktibbeha County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,695±$4,149 | $56,447 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,260±$4,524 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,700±$1,925 | $31,549 | +$2,995 |
| People below the poverty line | 25.5%±2.7 pts | 18.9% | −4.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.0%±5.9 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.8%±2.5 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.5%±2.5 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 Oktibbeha County?
Owners occupy 48.0% of Oktibbeha County's occupied homes and renters 52.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $237,700 by its owner (±$19,848). The median renter pays $915 a month including utilities, and 56.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Oktibbeha County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $237,700±$19,848 | $169,800 | +$37,220 |
| Median gross rent | $915±$37 | $954 | −$55 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 56.3%±5.9 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,521±$108 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 48.0%±2.4 pts | 70.0% | −3.7 pts |
| Housing units | 25,618±64 | 1,341,114 | +3,706 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.3%±2.0 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 48.4%±2.9 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.7%±2.1 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±0.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.5%±1.0 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 Oktibbeha County building?
Builders took permits for 60 new housing units across Oktibbeha County in 2025 (58 single-family), 1.2 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 Oktibbeha County get to work?
81.6% of Oktibbeha County's workers drive alone and 7.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | Oktibbeha County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.0%±2.6 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8%±1.7 pts | 5.8% | −2.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 81.6%±3.1 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3%±1.7 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 3.1%±1.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.4%±2.1 pts | 5.9% | +3.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.7 min±1.3 | 25.6 min | +2.0 min |
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 Oktibbeha County's census tracts?
Oktibbeha County is divided into 13 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $15,605 (Tract 9504.01) to $72,313 (Tract 9506.03).
| Tract 9501.0128105950101 | 5,663±589 | $44,661 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.0228105950102 | 3,896±770 | $45,202 |
| Tract 9502.0128105950201 | 3,761±544 | $52,264 |
| Tract 9502.0228105950202 | 4,080±625 | $62,955 |
| Tract 950328105950300 | 3,825±757 | $35,662 |
| Tract 9504.0128105950401 | 5,223±417 | $15,605 |
| Tract 9504.0228105950402 | 2,655±688 | $35,121 |
| Tract 950528105950500 | 3,927±739 | $41,903 |
| Tract 9506.0128105950601 | 5,794±527 | $69,750 |
| Tract 9506.0328105950603 | 2,553±327 | $72,313 |
| Tract 9506.0428105950604 | 2,989±545 | $40,469 |
| Tract 9507.0128105950701 | 3,585±528 | $70,866 |
| Tract 9507.0228105950702 | 3,820±448 | $53,650 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Oktibbeha County compare with Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 15th of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 28th of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 11th of 82 |
| Median household income | 49th of 82 |
| Median home value | 4th of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 18th of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 22nd of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2nd of 82 |
| Median age | 82nd 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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