Attala County, MS

County

Cities in Attala County

Neighborhoods in Attala County

Plantation / Multona Springs

Pierces Chapel / Hesterville

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Attala

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

19.8%

Households with Children

29.3%

School Enrollment K-12

2,264

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.9%
School Age (5-17): 19.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.1%
Working Age (35-54): 23.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.7%
Seniors (65+): 19.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 11.8%
High School / GED: 36.8%
Some College or Associate's: 31.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.0%
Single Parents: 14.3%
Couples & Adults: 34.3%
Living Alone: 36.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 51.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
Asian: 0.3%
Black or African American: 44.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 53.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 46.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 63.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 36.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 87.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 12.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.8%
Spanish: 0.9%
European & Indo-European: 0.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.6%
Elementary (1-4): 7.0%
Middle School (5-8): 5.1%
High School (9-12): 5.6%
College / Graduate: 3.3%
Not Enrolled: 75.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources