Attala County's estimated 2026 population is 16,957 with a growth rate of -0.84% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Attala County is the 52nd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 19,483 and has seen a growth of -12.97% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.4 years
Female: 41.1 years
Male: 38.8 years
There are 13,109 adults, (3,412 of whom are seniors) in Attala County.
Female: 9,214 (52.6%)
Male: 8,312 (47.4%)
The racial composition of Attala County includes 51.96% White, 44.17% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,106 | 51.96% |
| Black or African American | 7,741 | 44.17% |
| Two or more races | 387 | 2.21% |
| Other race | 243 | 1.39% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.03% |
Attala County's average per capita income is $37,111. Household income levels show a median of $51,639. The poverty rate stands at 18%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,191 | - |
| Families | $67,073 | $91,572 |
| Households | $51,639 | $78,646 |
| Non Families | $28,304 | $51,813 |
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