Population 51,771 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oktibbeha County
Household size in Oktibbeha County
| Period | Oktibbeha County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.13 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.39 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in Oktibbeha County are small: just 2.13 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.52, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Mississippi counties have smaller households: only two of 82.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Oktibbeha County
| Period | Oktibbeha County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.6 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.8 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.8 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.6 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 30.6, Oktibbeha County is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 28.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Oktibbeha County has the youngest population of any Mississippi county.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Oktibbeha County
| Period | Oktibbeha County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Oktibbeha County (9.4%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only three of Mississippi's 82 counties have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Oktibbeha County
Renters in Oktibbeha County
| Period | Oktibbeha County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.1% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.5% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.3% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.0% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Oktibbeha County: 52.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 50.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.0 points, in line with the national trend. Only one other Mississippi county has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Oktibbeha County
| Period | Oktibbeha County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.1% of the housing in Oktibbeha County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Oktibbeha County
| Period | Oktibbeha County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Oktibbeha County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1994, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the northwest. Only six of Mississippi's 82 counties have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Oktibbeha County
| Period | Oktibbeha County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $685 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $777 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $869 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $936 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$251 | +$315 | +$606 |
The median renter in Oktibbeha County pays $936 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $251 a month from 2006–10, a 37% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Oktibbeha County
Bachelor's degrees in Oktibbeha County
| Period | Oktibbeha County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.6% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.8% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.3% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.1% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Oktibbeha County: 48.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 3.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Mississippi counties have a higher share of college graduates: only two of 82.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Oktibbeha County
| Period | Oktibbeha County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.5% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.2% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.1% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.7% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Oktibbeha County have finished high school (91.7%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Mississippi's 82 counties, only three have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Oktibbeha County
| Period | Oktibbeha County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in Oktibbeha County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.6 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Oktibbeha County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oktibbeha County | 2.13 | 30.6 | 9.4% | 52.0% | 15.1% | 1994 | $936 | 48.1% | 91.7% | 5.6% |
| Webster County | 2.41 | 40.2 | 9.3% | 23.9% | 19.3% | 1983 | $644 | 21.3% | 86.6% | 5.4% |
| Choctaw County | 2.30 | 44.3 | 12.4% | 20.6% | 20.0% | 1979 | $674 | 20.0% | 86.6% | 10.1% |
| Lowndes County | 2.51 | 39.8 | 16.6% | 38.7% | 14.4% | 1982 | $927 | 28.0% | 89.6% | 6.5% |
| Montgomery County | 2.29 | 44.1 | 12.5% | 24.2% | 24.1% | 1982 | $833 | 18.7% | 82.3% | 6.6% |
| Carroll County | 2.28 | 48.2 | 15.1% | 16.3% | 18.9% | 1985 | $631 | 20.7% | 83.0% | 1.7% |
| Leflore County | 2.70 | 34.6 | 24.4% | 47.6% | 19.2% | 1973 | $770 | 21.5% | 82.5% | 16.1% |
| Sunflower County | 2.74 | 37.3 | 24.5% | 45.1% | 15.9% | 1978 | $698 | 16.6% | 76.6% | 11.6% |
| Jefferson County | 2.51 | 39.2 | 13.6% | 36.1% | 12.9% | 1977 | $1,282 | 37.6% | 91.2% | 4.6% |
| Washington County | 2.57 | 38.3 | 21.4% | 39.8% | 16.0% | 1974 | $898 | 21.8% | 81.1% | 6.0% |
| Chicot County | 2.36 | 43.3 | 16.5% | 30.8% | 22.3% | 1980 | $719 | 18.8% | 83.6% | 8.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Oktibbeha County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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