Kemper County's estimated 2026 population is 8,634 with a growth rate of 0.4% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kemper County is the 71st largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 10,454 and has seen a growth of -17.41% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.6 years
Female: 43.4 years
Male: 38.2 years
There are 7,119 adults, (1,926 of whom are seniors) in Kemper County.
Female: 4,291 (49.2%)
Male: 4,438 (50.8%)
The racial composition of Kemper County includes 59.42% Black or African American, 33.43% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,187 | 59.42% |
| White | 2,918 | 33.43% |
| Two or more races | 365 | 4.18% |
| Native American | 240 | 2.75% |
| Other race | 19 | 0.22% |
Kemper County's average per capita income is $35,946. Household income levels show a median of $46,431. The poverty rate stands at 24.83%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $68,699 | - |
| Families | $57,781 | $70,811 |
| Households | $46,431 | $59,763 |
| Non Families | $25,387 | $32,977 |
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