Okolona, MS Demographics

A map of Okolona's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	1,974	1,922	81.2%	76.5%
White	420	490	17.3%	19.5%
Multiracial	33	59	1.4%	2.3%
Native American/Other	3	8	0.1%	0.3%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.1%
Hispanic	0	31	0.0%	1.2%

Okolona, Mississippi has an estimated population of 2,430, a decrease from the 2,513 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.2% Black, 17.3% White, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.1% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Okolona, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Okolona has become considerably 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 Okolona, that probability was 37.6% in 2020 and 31.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Okolona is ranked the 108th 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). Okolona was ranked the 101st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Okolona's White Population

420 residents of Okolona, or 17.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Okolona is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Okolona ranks 348th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okolona's White population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. White residents' share of Okolona's population has decreased from 19.5% to 17.3%.

Okolona is more White than neighboring Verona (10.9% White). Okolona is less White than neighboring Shannon (36.9% White), Nettleton (65.7% White), Van Vleet (100% White), and Plantersville (17.8% White).

Okolona's Black Population

1,974 residents of Okolona, or 81.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Okolona is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Okolona ranks 71st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okolona's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. Black residents' share of Okolona's population has increased from 76.5% to 81.2%.

Okolona is more Black than neighboring Shannon (47% Black), Nettleton (25.4% Black), Van Vleet (0% Black), and Plantersville (81.1% Black). Okolona is less Black than neighboring Verona (83.2% Black).

Okolona's Asian Population

0 residents of Okolona, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Okolona is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Okolona ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okolona's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Okolona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Okolona's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Okolona, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Okolona is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Okolona ranks 306th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okolona's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Okolona's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Okolona is less Hispanic than neighboring Shannon (7.2% Hispanic), Nettleton (7.8% Hispanic), and Verona (5.4% Hispanic).

Okolona's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Okolona, 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 Okolona is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Okolona ranks 236th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okolona's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Okolona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Okolona is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nettleton (0% Native American/Other), Van Vleet (0% Native American/Other), Verona (0% Native American/Other), and Plantersville (0% Native American/Other). Okolona is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shannon (4.9% Native American/Other).

Okolona's Multiracial Population

33 residents of Okolona, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Okolona is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Okolona ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okolona's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 44.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Okolona's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.4%.

Okolona is more Multiracial than neighboring Nettleton (1.1% Multiracial), Van Vleet (0% Multiracial), Verona (0.5% Multiracial), and Plantersville (1.2% Multiracial). Okolona is less Multiracial than neighboring Shannon (4% 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.