Mississippi Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,526 (100%) |
| Population Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 54 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $51,639 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,953 |
| Median Home Value | $104,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,342 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,989 (59.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,638 (19.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,715 (20.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 6,627 |
| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
| Family Households | 4,215 (63.6%) |
The table below compares Attala County to the other 82 counties and county equivalents in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 53 | 37th |
| Population Density | # 58 | 31st |
| Median Household Income | # 32 | 62nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 15 | 83rd |
| Diversity Index | # 21 | 75th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
