Oktibbeha County, MS

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2021 Population

51,339

3.52% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

26.2

0.383% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

27.7%

4.43% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$41,094

4.06% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$171,500

3.94% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

22,307

6.69% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Oktibbeha County, MS had a population of 51.3k people with a median age of 26.2 and a median household income of $41,094. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Oktibbeha County, MS grew from 49,593 to 51,339, a 3.52% increase and its median household income grew from $39,490 to $41,094, a 4.06% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oktibbeha County, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (36.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.09%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.11%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.616%).

None of the households in Oktibbeha County, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.1% of the residents in Oktibbeha County, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Oktibbeha County, MS are Mississippi State University (5,684 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Oktibbeha County, MS was $171,500, and the homeownership rate was 49.5%.

Most people in Oktibbeha County, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Oktibbeha County, MS was 2 cars per household.

Oktibbeha County, MS borders Choctaw County, MS, Clay County, MS, Lowndes County, MS, Noxubee County, MS, Webster County, MS, and Winston County, MS.

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Population & Diversity

Oktibbeha County, MS is home to a population of 51.3k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.93% of Oktibbeha County, MS residents were born outside of the country (2.02k people).

In 2021, there were 1.54 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (28.7k people) in Oktibbeha County, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.59k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.1%

2021 Citizenship

96.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.1% of Oktibbeha County, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Oktibbeha County, MS was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Oktibbeha County, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oktibbeha County, MS

White (Non-Hispanic)
28.7k ± 155
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
18.7k ± 417
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.59k ± 92

1.78%

Hispanic Population

912 people

1.78% of the people in Oktibbeha County, MS are hispanic (912 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Oktibbeha County, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
17,687 ± 3,255 people
India
5,172 ± 1,764 people
Vietnam
4,317 ± 1,612 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 17,687 Mississippi residents, followed by India with 5,172 and Vietnam with 4,317.

Foreign-Born Population

3.93%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.02k people

4.03%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2k people

As of 2021, 3.93% of Oktibbeha County, MS residents (2.02k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oktibbeha County, MS was 4.03%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Oktibbeha County, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
857 ± 372
Gulf War (1990s)
452 ± 236
Vietnam
346 ± 149

Oktibbeha County, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.9 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Oktibbeha County, MS employs 22.3k people. The largest industries in Oktibbeha County, MS are Educational Services (5,988 people), Retail Trade (2,358 people), and Manufacturing (2,232 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($113,929), Utilities ($81,607), and Wholesale Trade ($44,250).

Males in Mississippi have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,883. The income inequality in Mississippi (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

22.3k

2021 Value

± 1,418

6.69%

1 Year growth

± 8.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Oktibbeha County, MS grew at a rate of 6.69%, from 20.9k employees to 22.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oktibbeha County, MS, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (3,318 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,403 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,206 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oktibbeha County, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

22.3k

2021 Value

± 1,418

6.69%

1 Year growth

± 8.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Oktibbeha County, MS grew at a rate of 6.69%, from 20.9k employees to 22.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oktibbeha County, MS, are Educational Services (5,988 people), Retail Trade (2,358 people), and Manufacturing (2,232 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oktibbeha County, MS, though some of these residents may live in Oktibbeha County, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,185

Median earning men ± $3,344

$25,084

Median earning women ± $2,096

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($56,136), Manufacturing ($46,236), and Public Administration ($44,205).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($52,083), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($35,556), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($29,800).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Mississippi.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

312
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
308
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
208
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$182k
Manufacturing
$137k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$78.3k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $30.9B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($28.9B) and Electronics ($11.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Mississippi products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$180B

2020 Value in Mississippi

$374B

Projected 2050 Value in Mississippi

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound Mississippi trade was $180B. This is expected to increase 108% to $374B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Mississippi trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Most Common Trade Partners

Alabama
$24.4B
Louisiana
$10.7B
Tennessee
$10.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Alabama with $24.4B, followed by Louisiana with $10.7B and Tennessee and $10.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Mississippi shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oktibbeha County, MS went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.29%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oktibbeha County, MS for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Mississippi

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Mississippi

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Mississippi have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Oktibbeha County, MS awarded 5,684 degrees. The student population of Oktibbeha County, MS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 22,528 male students and 23,644 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oktibbeha County, MS are White (4,151 and 76.3%), followed by Black or African American (895 and 16.4%), Hispanic or Latino (140 and 2.57%), and Two or More Races (93 and 1.71%).

The largest universities in Oktibbeha County, MS by number of degrees awarded are Mississippi State University (5,684 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Oktibbeha County, MS are General Business Administration & Management (453 and 7.97%), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (310 and 5.45%), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (240 and 4.22%).

The median tuition cost in Oktibbeha County, MS for a public four year colleges is $9,110 for in-state students and $24,790 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Oktibbeha County, MS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 46,172 (48.8% men and 51.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 46,172 students enrolled in Oktibbeha County, MS, 48.8% men and 51.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 32,870 records, of which 50.6% were women and 49.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
326 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
291 degree-majors awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
240 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Oktibbeha County, MS was General Business Administration & Management with 326 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Oktibbeha County, MS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Mississippi State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

5,684 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mississippi State University with 5,684 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,738 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oktibbeha County, MS, which is 0.929 times less than the 2,946 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,151 degrees mean that there were 4.64 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 895 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($9,110) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($110) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

Measure

In 2021, 0.976% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (683k), Some college (549k), and Secondary Education (407k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Oktibbeha County, MS was $171,500 in 2021, which is 0.7 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $165,000 to $171,500, a 3.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Oktibbeha County, MS is 49.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Oktibbeha County, MS have an average commute time of 19.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oktibbeha County, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Oktibbeha County, MS is $41,094. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Oktibbeha County, MS was Census Tract 9506.01 with a value of $79,286, followed by Census Tract 9503 and Census Tract 9505, with respective values of $29,167 and $28,946.

In 2022, 22.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Oktibbeha County, MS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.34%.

Housing

Property

$171,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$10,588

$10,397

Median Property Taxes

±$826

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oktibbeha County, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Oktibbeha County, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

49.5%

Homeownership

2021

67.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 49.5% of the housing units in Oktibbeha County, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 49.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Oktibbeha County, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9506.01
Census Tract 9503
Census Tract 9505

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Oktibbeha County, MS was Census Tract 9506.01 with a value of $79,286, followed by Census Tract 9503 and Census Tract 9505, with respective values of $29,167 and $28,946.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Oktibbeha County, MS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$41,094

Median Household Income

± $4,713

21k

Number of Households

± 1,343

In 2021, the median household income of the 21k households in Oktibbeha County, MS grew to $41,094 from the previous year's value of $39,490.

The following chart displays the households in Oktibbeha County, MS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Oktibbeha County, MS is from Mississippi.

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2021, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.159% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.7%)
Carpooled (7.95%)
Worked At Home (7.07%)

In 2021, 81.7% of workers in Oktibbeha County, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.95%) and those who worked at home (7.07%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oktibbeha County, MS have a shorter commute time (19.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.12% of the workforce in Oktibbeha County, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Oktibbeha County, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oktibbeha County, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oktibbeha County, MS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 22.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Oktibbeha County, MS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.34%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

27.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oktibbeha County, MS (13k out of 47.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oktibbeha County, MS is White, followed by Black and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 25.5% of the children was living in poverty in Oktibbeha County, MS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 13%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 176 in Oktibbeha County, MS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 25.3 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

91.2% of the population of Oktibbeha County, MS has health coverage, with 53.5% on employee plans, 13.1% on Medicaid, 7.49% on Medicare, 15.6% on non-group plans, and 1.52% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Mississippi was $7,646 in 2014. This is a 3.86% increase from the previous year ($7,362).

Primary care physicians in Oktibbeha County, MS see 2361 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.8% decrease from the previous year (2480 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2766 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 508 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,361 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oktibbeha County, MS

Primary care physicians in Oktibbeha County, MS see an average of 2,361 patients per year. This represents a 4.8% decrease from the previous year (2,480 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Oktibbeha County, MS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 40.3% between 18 and 34 years, 26.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.85%

Uninsured

53.5%

Employer Coverage

13.1%

Medicaid

7.49%

Medicare

15.6%

Non-Group

1.52%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oktibbeha County, MS declined by 2.28% from 9.06% to 8.85%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Oktibbeha County, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 96.9 in Oktibbeha County, MS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Oktibbeha County, MS.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.1% in Oktibbeha County, MS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Oktibbeha County, MS.

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