Attala County, Mississippi Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Attala County, Mississippi
Attala County, Mississippi Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
17,526
Median Age
39.4
Male Median
38.8
Female Median
41.1
Attala County, Mississippi Population Growth

Attala County, Mississippi Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -10.3%%.
-10.3%% Growth
Attala County, Mississippi Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Attala County, Mississippi Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.4 | 17,526 |
| 2023 | 39.6 | 17,685 |
| 2022 | 39.1 | 17,842 |
| 2021 | 39.9 | 18,025 |
| 2020 | 39.7 | 18,308 |
| 2019 | 39.8 | 18,437 |
| 2018 | 39.7 | 18,581 |
| 2017 | 39.9 | 18,731 |
| 2016 | 40.6 | 19,085 |
| 2015 | 40.8 | 19,175 |
| 2014 | 40.4 | 19,303 |
| 2013 | 40.0 | 19,383 |
| 2012 | 39.9 | 19,454 |
| 2011 | 39.4 | 19,552 |
| 2010 | 39.1 | 19,545 |
Attala County, Mississippi Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.9% |
| 5–17 | 19.3% |
| 18–24 | 8.6% |
| 25–34 | 10.5% |
| 35–54 | 23.5% |
| 55–64 | 12.7% |
| 65+ | 19.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Attala County, Mississippi
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 80.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 45.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 35.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Attala County, Mississippi
The median age in Attala County, Mississippi is 39.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Attala County, Mississippi is 17,526.
In Attala County, Mississippi, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 19.3%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Attala County, Mississippi has remained stable.