Oktibbeha County Summary

Life in Oktibbeha County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Oktibbeha County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Oktibbeha County:

  • The population in Oktibbeha County is 51,388.

  • The median home value in Oktibbeha County is $244,233.

  • The median income in Oktibbeha County is $42,953.

  • The median rent in Oktibbeha County is $880.

  • The unemployment rate in Oktibbeha County is 6.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Oktibbeha County is 28.5%.

  • The average high in Oktibbeha County is 80.2° and there are 130.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Oktibbeha County

List Of Cities & Towns in Oktibbeha County

Starkville, MS Population 24,274

Mississippi State, MS Population 4,095

Maben, MS Population 1,024

Sturgis, MS Population 177

Map Of Oktibbeha County

Oktibbeha County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Oktibbeha County is 80.2°.

  • There are 80.69 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 130.2 inches of rain each year with 0.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:35 hours of sun each day in Oktibbeha County.

StatOktibbeha County
Mean High80.2
Nice Days80.69
Rainfall130.2
Snowfall0.6
Sunny_hours5:35
80.2°
Average High
130.2
Inches of Rain

Oktibbeha County Photos

Starkvillems Cottondistrict
Source: Wikipedia User NatalieMaynor from Jackso | CC BY 2.0
Cooperative Creamery Station   Nara
Source: Public Domain

Oktibbeha County Demographics

Population over time in Oktibbeha County

The current population in Oktibbeha County is 51,388. The population has increased 3.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 51,339 3.5%
2021 49,593 0.2%
2020 49,512 -

Gender in Oktibbeha County

  • Oktibbeha County is 50.0% female with 25,692 female residents.

  • Oktibbeha County is 50.0% male with 25,696 male residents.

Female
50.0% (25,692)
Male
50.0% (25,696)
Gender Oktibbeha County MS USA
Female 50.0% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 50.0% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Oktibbeha County

Oktibbeha County is:

  • 56.0% White with 28,755 White residents.

  • 36.6% African American with 18,814 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 38 American Indian residents.

  • 3.1% Asian with 1,574 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 32 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 75 Other residents.

  • 2.3% Two Or More with 1,187 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.8% Hispanic with 913 Hispanic residents.

White
56.0% (28,755)
African American
36.6% (18,814)
American Indian
0.1% (38)
Asian
3.1% (1,574)
Hawaiian
0.1% (32)
Other
0.1% (75)
Two Or More
2.3% (1,187)
Hispanic
1.8% (913)

Table: Oktibbeha County By Race

Race Oktibbeha County MS USA
White 56.0% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 36.6% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 3.1% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.3% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.8% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Oktibbeha County, Mississippi

  • 16.5% of households in Oktibbeha County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.2% of households in Oktibbeha County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Oktibbeha County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Oktibbeha County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Oktibbeha County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Oktibbeha County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Oktibbeha County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Oktibbeha County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Oktibbeha County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.6% of households in Oktibbeha County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
16.5% (8,459)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.2% (3,197)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.8% (6,560)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.3% (4,275)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.4% (6,392)
$50,000 to $74,999
10.9% (5,625)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.8% (5,550)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.8% (5,567)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.6% (3,374)
$200,000 or more
4.6% (2,384)
Income Oktibbeha County MS USA
Less than $10,000 16.5% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.2% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.8% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.3% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.4% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 10.9% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.8% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.8% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.6% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.6% 4.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Oktibbeha County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Oktibbeha County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Oktibbeha County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 21.0% of adults in Oktibbeha County completed high school / ged.

  • 16.0% of adults in Oktibbeha County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Oktibbeha County completed associate's degree.

  • 22.0% of adults in Oktibbeha County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Oktibbeha County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Oktibbeha County completed professional degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Oktibbeha County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (2,055)
9-12th Grade
6% (3,083)
High School / GED
21% (10,791)
Some College
16% (8,222)
Associate's Degree
9% (4,624)
Bachelor's Degree
22% (11,305)
Master's Degree
13% (6,680)
Professional Degree
2% (1,027)
Doctorate Degree
7% (3,597)
Education Oktibbeha County MS USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 9% 6%
High School / GED 21% 30% 26%
Some College 16% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 22% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 13% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 7% 1% 2%

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