Kosciusko, MS Demographics

A map of Kosciusko's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	4,070	4,012	58.7%	56.4%
White	2,697	2,672	38.9%	37.6%
Hispanic	95	198	1.4%	2.8%
Multiracial	66	155	1.0%	2.2%
Native American/Other	5	27	0.1%	0.4%
Asian	0	50	0.0%	0.7%

Kosciusko, Mississippi has an estimated population of 6,933, a slight decrease from the 7,114 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.7% Black, 38.9% White, 1.4% Hispanic, 1.0% Multiracial, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kosciusko, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kosciusko has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kosciusko, that probability was 54.0% in 2020 and 50.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kosciusko is ranked the 55th most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Kosciusko was ranked the 55th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kosciusko's White Population

2,697 residents of Kosciusko, or 38.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kosciusko is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Kosciusko ranks 277th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kosciusko's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Kosciusko's population has increased from 37.6% to 38.9%.

Kosciusko is more White than neighboring Durant (8.5% White), and Redwater (0% White). Kosciusko is less White than neighboring Ethel (86.4% White), Sallis (60.4% White), and West (45.1% White).

Kosciusko's Black Population

4,070 residents of Kosciusko, or 58.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kosciusko is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Kosciusko ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kosciusko's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. Black residents' share of Kosciusko's population has increased from 56.4% to 58.7%.

Kosciusko is more Black than neighboring Ethel (10.7% Black), Sallis (38.2% Black), West (54.9% Black), and Redwater (45.5% Black). Kosciusko is less Black than neighboring Durant (91.5% Black).

Kosciusko's Asian Population

0 residents of Kosciusko, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kosciusko is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Kosciusko ranks 95th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kosciusko's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Kosciusko's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Kosciusko's Hispanic Population

95 residents of Kosciusko, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kosciusko is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Kosciusko ranks 154th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kosciusko's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 52.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Kosciusko's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.4%.

Kosciusko is more Hispanic than neighboring Ethel (0% Hispanic), Sallis (0% Hispanic), West (0% Hispanic), Durant (0% Hispanic), and Redwater (0% Hispanic).

Kosciusko's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Kosciusko, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kosciusko is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Kosciusko ranks 204th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kosciusko's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 81.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kosciusko's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Kosciusko is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ethel (0% Native American/Other), Sallis (0% Native American/Other), West (0% Native American/Other), and Durant (0% Native American/Other). Kosciusko is less Native American/Other than neighboring Redwater (46.3% Native American/Other).

Kosciusko's Multiracial Population

66 residents of Kosciusko, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kosciusko is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Kosciusko ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kosciusko's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 57.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Kosciusko's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.0%.

Kosciusko is more Multiracial than neighboring West (0% Multiracial), and Durant (0% Multiracial). Kosciusko is less Multiracial than neighboring Ethel (2.9% Multiracial), Sallis (1.4% Multiracial), and Redwater (8.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.