Kemper County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Kemper County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28069
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 069
Geography
- Land Area
- 766.18 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.84 sq mi
- Total Area
- 767.03 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.750136
- Longitude
- -88.625631
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 8,722
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 7,111
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,625 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 98 | 1.1% |
| White | 2,899 | 33.2% |
| Black | 5,189 | 59.5% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 241 | 2.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,041 | 99.0% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 1.0% |
| White | 2,513 | 35.3% |
| Black | 4,278 | 60.2% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 297 | 4.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 8,729
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $45,695
- Poverty Rate
- 22.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,990
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,918 | 33.4% |
| Black | 5,187 | 59.4% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 6,872
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,907 | 42.3% |
| Republican | 1,115 | 16.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,849 | 41.5% |
| Other | 1 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,059 | 44.5% |
| Female | 3,487 | 50.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,037 | 15.1% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 0.6% |
| Black | 5,592 | 81.4% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,255
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 32.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 393 | 37.9% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 12.5% |
| Black | 1,793 | 32.1% |
| Asian | 9 | 36.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 943 | 30.8% |
| Female | 1,256 | 36.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,773 (28.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,112 (18.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,948
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $97,330
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $557
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.9%
- Public Transit
- 1.1%
- Work From Home
- 1.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.