Demographics in Starkville, MS

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Starkville?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

25,611

Male

12,894

50.3%

Female

12,717

49.7%

Median Age

26.3

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

59.6%

Black

32.2%

Hispanic

3.4%

Asian

3.7%

Two or More

3.0%

Other

1.2%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

27.4%

High School or Higher

38.2%

Foreign Born

6.5%

Veterans

4.1%

Married

29.4%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Starkville, MS has a population of 25,611 with a median age of 26.3. The racial makeup is 59.6% White, 3.4% Hispanic, 32.2% Black, 3.7% Asian. About 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 6.5%.