Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
| Below Poverty | 20.3% ▲ 103% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 8% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 126 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,690 (35.2%) |
| Some College | 1,569 (15%) |
| Associates | 1,575 (15%) |
| Bachelors | 1,640 (15.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,878 (17.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $48,234 ▼ 37% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $103,448 ▼ 63% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $767/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 8,591 |
| Vacant Units | 1,910 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Attala County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 17,682 residents. With a median age of 41.33, it is a middle-aged county.
Attala County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $48,234 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 20.3% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Attala County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $103,448 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $767. Homeownership rates are high at 75.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Attala County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.0%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Attala County, MS is a working-class area in Mississippi. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39067 | Ethel | 1,072 | $52,102 | $94,500 | $1,073 | 8.8% | 18.9% |
| 39090 | Kosciusko | 11,811 | $46,346 | $114,000 | $774 | 5.2% | 36.7% |
| 39108 | Mc Cool | 1,935 | $49,375 | $71,900 | $745 | 2.7% | 26.2% |
| 39160 | Sallis | 2,864 | $53,802 | $84,600 | $640 | 6.1% | 32.3% |