Census ACS · #543 μSA
Starkville Metro Area
The Starkville, Ms Micropolitan Statistical Area has 61,415 residents. The median household income is $46,930 and the median home value is $184,200.
61,415
Population
70
People / sq mi
$46,930
Median Income
$184,200
Median Home Value
The Starkville CBSA covers 879 sq mi of land at 69.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.5% |
| Black or African American | 33.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
Economy & Income
$46,930
Median Household Income
$28,832
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$184,200
Median Home Value
$857
Median Rent
52.5%
Homeownership
Education
89.6%
High School+
40.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
7.1%
Work From Home
21.5 min
Avg Commute
24.2%
Foreign Born
Starkville spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Starkville, Ms Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 61,415 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #543 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Starkville metro area is $46,930, with a per capita income of $28,832.
The Starkville, Ms CBSA spans the state of Mississippi.
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Data for the Starkville, Ms CBSA (44260) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Age is the most distinctive thing about Starkville: a median age of 27.4, younger than the national median. Starkville is a metro area in MS with a population of 61,415.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US metro areas: the median household earns just $46,930, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 13.3% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Median home value is $184,200, with typical rent around $857.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US metro areas: 40.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.