Starkville, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Starkville, Mississippi Info Snack

Population
25,495
Unemployment
6.3%
Poverty
28.3%
Median Home
$178,000
Median Income
$35,300
Median Rent
$788

Starkville SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
7
Affordability
4
Diversity
9
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
9

Starkville, MS Cost Of Living

88
Starkville's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Starkville Mississippi National Average
Overall 88 82 100
Services 87 95 100
Groceries 86 94 100
Health 80 90 100
Housing 85 64 100
Transportation 89 89 100
Utilities 86 97 100

Starkville, MS Photos

Cooperative Creamery Station  Nara
Source: Public Domain

Rankings for Starkville in Mississippi

Map Of Starkville, MS

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Population over time in Starkville

Year Population % Change
2020 25,495 1.5%
2019 25,122 0.7%
2018 24,954 -0.2%
2017 25,011 1.0%
2016 24,754 1.2%
2015 24,457 0.8%
2014 24,260 1.5%
2013 23,908 1.1%
2012 23,639 0.9%
2011 23,436 -

Race / Ethnicity in Starkville

White
59.1% (15,064)
African American
33.0% (8,422)
American Indian
0.0% (10)
Asian
3.9% (994)
Hawaiian
0.3% (81)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.5% (395)
Hispanic
2.1% (529)
Race Starkville MS USA
White 59.1% 56.4% 60.1%
African American 33.0% 37.5% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 3.9% 1.0% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.3% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.3%
Two Or More 1.5% 1.3% 2.8%
Hispanic 2.1% 3.2% 18.2%

Gender in Starkville

Female
50.3% (12,833)
Male
49.7% (12,661)
Gender Starkville MS USA
Female 50.3% 51.6% 50.8%
Male 49.7% 48.4% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Starkville for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
2.0% (509)
9-12th Grade
5.0% (1,274)
High School / GED
20.0% (5,099)
Some College
16.0% (4,079)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (2,039)
Bachelor's Degree
24.0% (6,118)
Master's Degree
15.0% (3,824)
Professional Degree
2.0% (509)
Doctorate Degree
8.0% (2,039)
Education Starkville MS USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 5.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5.0% 10.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 20.0% 30.0% 27.0%
Some College 16.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 24.0% 14.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 15.0% 6.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 8.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Starkville, Mississippi

Less than $10,000
20.5% (522,034)
$10,000 to $14,999
9.1% (232,940)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.9% (303,370)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.3% (210,574)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.1% (232,464)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.0% (357,144)
$75,000 to $99,999
8.0% (203,436)
$100,000 to $149,999
9.5% (243,172)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.7% (146,331)
$200,000 or more
3.8% (98,030)
Income Starkville MS USA
Less than $10,000 20.5% 9.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.1% 6.7% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.9% 12.3% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.3% 11.0% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.1% 13.5% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.0% 17.0% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 8.0% 11.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 9.5% 11.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.7% 4.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 3.8% 3.4% 8.3%

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