Demographics for the City of Starkville, Mississippi: Population, housing, and business statistics.
Population Quick Facts
- 2012 estimate: 24,360
- 2010 population: 23,888
- Percent change: 2.0%
Housing Quick Facts
- 2010 housing units: 11,767
- Homeownership rate (2007-2011): 37.6%
- Median value of owner-occupied housing units (2007-2011): $126.500
- Median household income (2007-2011): $26,635
Business Quick Facts
- Total number of firms (2007): 1,868
- Retail sales (2007) ($1,000): 352,713
- Retail sales per capita (2007): $14,894
Age Distribution in Starkville (2010)
| Age Group | Percentage of Population |
|---|---|
| < 5 years | 6.3% |
| < 18 years | 18.8% |
| 65 years or older | 9.4% |
Sex Distribution in Starkville (2010)
| Sex | Percentage of Population |
|---|---|
| Male | 49.5% |
| Female | 50.5% |
Race Distribution in Starkville (2010)
| Race | Percentage of Population |
|---|---|
| White | 59.6% |
| Black or African American | 34.6% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or more races | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.8% |
| White not Hispanic or Latino | 58.5% |
Housing Tenure in Starkville – 5-Year Estimate (2007-2011)
| Type of Housing | Estimate | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 11,567 | |
| Occupied Housing Units | 10,346 | 89.4% |
| Owner-occupied | 3,889 | 37.6% |
| Renter-occupied | 6,457 | 62.4% |
Housing Value in Starkville – 5-year Estimates (2007-2011)
| House Value | Estimate | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50k | 628 | 16.1% |
| $50k – $99,999 | 778 | 20.0% |
| $100k – $149,999 | 909 | 23.4% |
| $150k – $199,999 | 568 | 14.6% |
| $200k – $299,999 | 706 | 18.2% |
| $300k – $499,999 | 243 | 6.2% |
| $500k – $999,999 | 57 | 1.5% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 | 0 |
| Median value | $126,500 |
Household Income & Benefits (in 2011 Inflation-adjusted Dollars) – 5 Year Estimate (2007-2011)
| Household Income | Estimate | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2,303 | 22.3% |
| $10,000 – $14,999 | 1,399 | 13.5% |
| $15,000 – $24,999 | 1,314 | 12.7% |
| $25,000 – $34,999 | 1,022 | 9.9% |
| $35,000 – $49,999 | 1,249 | 12.1% |
| $50,000 – $74,999 | 1,179 | 11.4% |
| $75,000 – $99,999 | 797 | 7.7% |
| $100,000 – $149,999 | 651 | 6.3% |
| $150,000 – $199,999 | 231 | 2.2% |
| $200,000 or more | 201 | 1.9% |
| Median household income | $26,635 | |
| Mean household income | $43,282 |
Educational Attainment of Population Aged 25 and Older in Starkville – 5-Year Estimate (2009-2011)
| Educational Attainment | Estimate | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over | 11,950 | |
| Less than 9th grade | 475 | 4.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 806 | 6.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 2,021 | 16.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 2,198 | 18.4% |
| Associate’s degree | 796 | 6.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 2,992 | 25.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2,662 | 22.3% |
