Kosciusko City, Mississippi
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 7372 residents, 2885 households, and 1907 families in the city. The population density was 977.8 people per square mile (377.53/kmē), giving it the 79th most densely populated city among the Mississippi. There were 3174 housing units at an average density of 421 per square mile (162.55/kmē). The average household size was 2.43 people, and the average family size was 3.04 people. The population's age distribution was 26.2% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 82.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.1 males. The median age of the city's population was 37.3 years, the median age of male residents at 35.2 and the median age of female residents at 39.3. The racial makeup of the city was 53.66% White, 44.57% Black or African American, 0.16% American Indian, 0.46% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.54% from two or more races and 0.6% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $21737, it would be the 93rd lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Mississippi. The median income for a family in the city was $29000, it is Mississippi's 210th wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $13478, it is the 175th wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income is $16402, Median income for males is $21250, compared with $13301 for females.
In 2000, 1976 pupils and students, of which 884 are male and 1092 are female, 26.8% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 156 nursery or pri school, 121 kindergarten, 989 elementary school, 505 high school and 205 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7372 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7370 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7369 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7383 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7338 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 7302 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 7253 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 7238 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 7249 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 7343 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 7371 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 61 | 95 | 156 |
| Kindergarten | 75 | 46 | 121 |
| Elementary school | 500 | 489 | 989 |
| High school | 186 | 319 | 505 |
| College or graduate school | 62 | 143 | 205 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kosciusko city, Mississippi | $21737 | $29000 | $13478 |
| Attala County, Mississippi | $24794 | $30796 | $13782 |
| Mississippi, United States | $31330 | $37406 | $15853 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |