Neshoba County Summary

Life in Neshoba County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Neshoba 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 Neshoba County:

  • The population in Neshoba County is 28,927.

  • The median home value in Neshoba County is $135,173.

  • The median income in Neshoba County is $53,087.

  • The median rent in Neshoba County is $759.

  • The unemployment rate in Neshoba County is 8.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Neshoba County is 25.1%.

  • The average high in Neshoba County is 80.3° and there are 126.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Neshoba County

List Of Cities & Towns in Neshoba County

Philadelphia, MS Population 7,030

Pearl River, MS Population 4,403

Union, MS Population 2,289

Tucker, MS Population 497

Bogue Chitto, MS Population 441

Map Of Neshoba County

Neshoba County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Neshoba County is 80.3°.

  • There are 82.49 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 126.5 inches of rain each year with 0.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:34 hours of sun each day in Neshoba County.

StatNeshoba County
Mean High80.3
Nice Days82.49
Rainfall126.5
Snowfall0.6
Sunny Hours5:34
80.3°
Average High
126.5
Inches of Rain

Neshoba County Photos

Neshoba County Mississippi Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User James Case | CC BY 2.0
Williams Brothers Store
Source: Public Domain
Beacon Streetc Courthouse Squarec Philadelphiac Mississippi
Source: Wikipedia User James Case from Philadelp | CC BY 2.0
Philadelphia Mississippi
Source: Public Domain
Philadelphia Neshoba County Library
Source: Public Domain
Philadelphiahsms
Source: Public Domain

Neshoba County Demographics

Population over time in Neshoba County

The current population in Neshoba County is 28,927. The population has decreased -0.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 29,153 -0.3%
2022 29,250 -0.3%
2021 29,332 -

Gender in Neshoba County

  • Neshoba County is 52.1% female with 15,062 female residents.

  • Neshoba County is 47.9% male with 13,865 male residents.

Female
52.1% (15,062)
Male
47.9% (13,865)
Gender Neshoba County MS USA
Female 52.1% 51.5% 50.5%
Male 47.9% 48.5% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Neshoba County

Neshoba County is:

  • 57.6% White with 16,676 White residents.

  • 21.4% African American with 6,201 African American residents.

  • 15.9% American Indian with 4,605 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 174 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.8% Other with 238 Other residents.

  • 2.7% Two Or More with 778 Two Or More residents.

  • 0.9% Hispanic with 255 Hispanic residents.

White
57.6% (16,676)
African American
21.4% (6,201)
American Indian
15.9% (4,605)
Asian
0.6% (174)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.8% (238)
Two Or More
2.7% (778)
Hispanic
0.9% (255)

Table: Neshoba County By Race

Race Neshoba County MS USA
White 57.6% 55.4% 58.2%
African American 21.4% 36.9% 12.0%
American Indian 15.9% 0.4% 0.5%
Asian 0.6% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 2.7% 2.4% 3.9%
Hispanic 0.9% 3.6% 19.0%

Household Income For Neshoba County, Mississippi

  • 8.4% of households in Neshoba County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.5% of households in Neshoba County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Neshoba County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Neshoba County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Neshoba County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.7% of households in Neshoba County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Neshoba County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Neshoba County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.6% of households in Neshoba County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.1% of households in Neshoba County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.4% (2,432)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.5% (1,870)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.8% (3,400)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.3% (2,688)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.3% (3,543)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.7% (5,118)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.5% (3,900)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.9% (4,021)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.6% (1,327)
$200,000 or more
2.1% (621)
Income Neshoba County MS USA
Less than $10,000 8.4% 7.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.5% 6.3% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.8% 10.6% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.3% 9.4% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.3% 13.0% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.7% 16.6% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.5% 12.0% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.9% 13.8% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.6% 6.0% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 2.1% 5.3% 12.6%

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

  • 7.0% of adults in Neshoba County completed < 9th grade.

  • 12.0% of adults in Neshoba County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 33.0% of adults in Neshoba County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Neshoba County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Neshoba County completed associate's degree.

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

  • 7.0% of adults in Neshoba County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Neshoba County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Neshoba County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (2,024)
9-12th Grade
12% (3,471)
High School / GED
33% (9,545)
Some College
21% (6,074)
Associate's Degree
11% (3,181)
Bachelor's Degree
8% (2,314)
Master's Degree
7% (2,024)
Professional Degree
1% (289)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Neshoba County MS USA
< 9th Grade 7% 4% 5%
9-12th Grade 12% 9% 6%
High School / GED 33% 30% 26%
Some College 21% 22% 19%
Associate's Degree 11% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 8% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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