Kemper County Summary

Life in Kemper County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Kemper County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Kemper County:

  • The population in Kemper County is 9,211.

  • The median home value in Kemper County is $78,100.

  • The median income in Kemper County is $37,667.

  • The median rent in Kemper County is $383.

  • The unemployment rate in Kemper County is 12.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Kemper County is 25.3%.

Cities & Towns in Kemper County

List Of Cities & Towns in Kemper County

De Kalb, MS Population 753

Scooba, MS Population 726

Bogue Chitto, MS Population 492

Map Of Kemper County

Kemper County Demographics

Population over time in Kemper County

The current population in Kemper County is 9,211. The population has decreased -7.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2021 9,211 -6.3%
2020 9,829 -1.1%
2019 9,943 -

Gender in Kemper County

  • Kemper County is 48.8% female with 4,493 female residents.

  • Kemper County is 51.2% male with 4,718 male residents.

Female
48.8% (4,493)
Male
51.2% (4,718)
Gender Kemper County MS USA
Female 48.8% 51.5% 50.5%
Male 51.2% 48.5% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Kemper County

Kemper County is:

  • 34.0% White with 3,439 White residents.

  • 60.9% African American with 6,156 African American residents.

  • 3.7% American Indian with 370 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 0.1% Two Or More with 10 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.3% Hispanic with 132 Hispanic residents.

White
34.0% (3,439)
African American
60.9% (6,156)
American Indian
3.7% (370)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.1% (10)
Hispanic
1.3% (132)

Table: Kemper County By Race

Race Kemper County MS USA
White 34.0% 56.0% 59.4%
African American 60.9% 37.4% 12.2%
American Indian 3.7% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 1.0% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.1% 1.7% 3.2%
Hispanic 1.3% 3.2% 18.4%

Household Income For Kemper County, Mississippi

  • 14.9% of households in Kemper County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.2% of households in Kemper County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 18.3% of households in Kemper County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Kemper County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 19.7% of households in Kemper County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Kemper County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Kemper County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Kemper County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.1% of households in Kemper County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.9% of households in Kemper County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
14.9% (1,368)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.2% (659)
$15,000 to $24,999
18.3% (1,685)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.2% (752)
$35,000 to $49,999
19.7% (1,818)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.4% (1,138)
$75,000 to $99,999
7.6% (703)
$100,000 to $149,999
5.8% (530)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.1% (285)
$200,000 or more
2.9% (268)
Income Kemper County MS USA
Less than $10,000 14.9% 10.2% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.2% 6.9% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 18.3% 12.9% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.2% 11.4% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 19.7% 14.1% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.4% 16.9% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 7.6% 11.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 5.8% 10.4% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.1% 3.3% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 2.9% 2.7% 9.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Kemper County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Kemper County completed < 9th grade.

  • 13.0% of adults in Kemper County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 36.0% of adults in Kemper County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Kemper County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Kemper County completed associate's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Kemper County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Kemper County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Kemper County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Kemper County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (460)
9-12th Grade
13% (1,197)
High School / GED
36% (3,315)
Some College
20% (1,842)
Associate's Degree
12% (1,105)
Bachelor's Degree
8% (736)
Master's Degree
5% (460)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (92)
Education Kemper County MS USA
< 9th Grade 4% 6% 4%
9-12th Grade 13% 11% 6%
High School / GED 36% 30% 26%
Some College 20% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 8% 14% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 6% 9%
Professional Degree 0% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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