Oktibbeha County, MS

County

Cities in Oktibbeha County

Neighborhoods in Oktibbeha County

Neighborhood

Oktibbeha, MS

Country Club Subdivision / Greenbriar

Northgate / Hickory Grove Estates

Sheely Hills / Hancock Circle

Valley View / Waterfront Estates

Pecan Acres / Green Oaks

Clayton Village / University Estates

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

Demographics of Oktibbeha

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

46.9%

Households with Children

22.3%

School Enrollment K-12

4,355

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.0%
School Age (5-17): 12.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 44.6%
Working Age (35-54): 17.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 8.3%
Seniors (65+): 12.2%

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: 8.8%
High School / GED: 22.4%
Some College or Associate's: 21.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 47.0%

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: 12.7%
Single Parents: 9.7%
Couples & Adults: 28.5%
Living Alone: 49.1%

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: 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
Asian: 3.2%
Black or African American: 35.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
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: 51.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.8%
Other White: 47.8%

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: 74.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 2.1%
Caribbean: 0.2%
Other Black: 23.1%

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: 67.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 26.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.4%

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: 95.2%
Spanish: 1.2%
European & Indo-European: 1.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
Arabic: 0.4%
Other: 0.4%

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: 2.9%
Elementary (1-4): 3.7%
Middle School (5-8): 3.2%
High School (9-12): 3.6%
College / Graduate: 29.8%
Not Enrolled: 56.8%

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