Neshoba County, Mississippi Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 28th-largest in Mississippi
The population of Neshoba County, Mississippi is 28,927 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 28th-largest county in Mississippi. The median household income is $53,087, the median home value is $96,600, and the median age is 37.7.
The population of Neshoba County has declined 2.4% since 2010 (29,696 → 28,973), a -0.18% annualized rate.
28,927
Population
-0.18%
Annual growth
51
People / sq mi
$53,087
Median Income
$96,600
Median Home Value
Neshoba County covers 570 sq mi of land at 50.7 people per square mile.
About Neshoba County, MS
Neshoba County is a county in Mississippi with a population of 28,927. It ranks #28 among counties in Mississippi by population. The median age is 37.7, younger than the national median. The population is 47.9% male and 52.1% female.
The median household income in Neshoba County is $53,087, below the US median of $74,580. 20.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $96,600, with monthly rent averaging $759. The homeownership rate of 75.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Neshoba County reflects 16.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 2.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.6 minutes each way.
Neshoba County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Neshoba County had a population of 29,696 in 2010 and 28,973 in 2024, a -2.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 29,758 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.18%.
28,973
Population (2024)
29,696
Population (2010)
29,758
Peak (2011)
-0.18%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 29,696 |
| 2011 | 29,758 |
| 2012 | 29,747 |
| 2013 | 29,539 |
| 2014 | 29,470 |
| 2015 | 29,491 |
| 2016 | 29,474 |
| 2017 | 29,446 |
| 2018 | 29,188 |
| 2019 | 29,147 |
| 2020 | 29,003 |
| 2021 | 28,923 |
| 2022 | 28,854 |
| 2023 | 28,908 |
| 2024 | 28,973 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.8% |
| Black or African American | 21.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
37.7
Median Age
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Male
16.7%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 22.2% · Seniors (65+): 16.7%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $53,087$-1,828 vs state |
| Mean household income | $67,191 |
| Per-capita income | $24,950 |
| Poverty rate | 20.7%+6.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 52.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Neshoba County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.4%
Drive alone
2.6%
Carpool
77.6%
Public transit
2.0%
Work from home
25.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$96,600$-64,800 vs state
Median home value
$759
Median rent
75.3%
Homeownership rate
12,086
Total housing units
85.1%
Occupied
14.9%
Vacant
24.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
87.0%
With health insurance
89.4%
With broadband internet
12.6%
Foreign-born
6.4%
Veterans (18+)
17.6%
With a disability
89.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
82.2%
High School+
16.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Neshoba County, Mississippi has a population of 28,927 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 28th-largest county in Mississippi. Population density is 51 people per square mile.
The population of Neshoba County has declined 2.4% since 2010 (29,696 → 28,973), a -0.18% annualized rate.
The median household income in Neshoba County, Mississippi is $53,087, with mean (average) household income of $67,191 and per-capita income of $24,950. 20.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Neshoba County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (57.8%), Black or African American (21.4%), Hispanic or Latino (17.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Neshoba County, Mississippi is 37.7 years. Residents are 52.1% female and 47.9% male.
The median home value in Neshoba County is $96,600 and median monthly rent is $759. 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 12,086 total housing units, 14.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Neshoba County, Mississippi is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.
Jackson is among the largest cities associated with Neshoba County, Mississippi, with a population of 149,827.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.