U.S. County · Profile

Attala County

17.4KTotal Population
24Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-11.68%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Attala County has a population of 17,359 as of 2023. It is located in Mississippi.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Attala County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White53.1%9,218
Black or African American42.2%7,325
Two or More Races3.3%573
Hispanic or Latino2.2%382
Some Other Race1.0%174
Asian0.3%52
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%17
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Attala County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$42,680
42.8% below national average
Per Capita Income
$27,625
27.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
23.6%
105.2% above national average
Median Age
39.1 years

Income & Poverty

$42,680Median Household Income
$27,625Per Capita Income
23.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$42,680$68,671
Families$51,463$83,940
Married-couple Families$51,463$57,639
Nonfamily Households$23,546$25,430

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Attala County, Mississippi.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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