Starkville, MS Demographics

A map of Starkville's Population by Race

Starkville, Mississippi has an estimated population of 25,721, an increase from the 24,360 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.7% White, 36.0% Black, 4.6% Asian, 3.8% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Starkville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Starkville has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Starkville, that probability was 57.1% in 2020 and 58.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Starkville is ranked the 15th 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). Starkville was ranked the 16th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Starkville's White Population

13,552 residents of Starkville, or 52.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Starkville is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Starkville ranks 207th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Starkville's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Starkville's population has decreased from 55.4% to 52.7%.

Starkville is more White than neighboring Pheba (13.6% White), Artesia (5.5% White), and West Point (31% White). Starkville is less White than neighboring Mississippi State (67.2% White), and Longview (86.7% White).

Starkville's Black Population

9,263 residents of Starkville, or 36.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Starkville is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Starkville ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Starkville's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.7%. Black residents' share of Starkville's population has increased from 34.3% to 36.0%.

Starkville is more Black than neighboring Mississippi State (24.1% Black), and Longview (13.3% Black). Starkville is less Black than neighboring Pheba (82.1% Black), Artesia (94.5% Black), and West Point (67.3% Black).

Starkville's Asian Population

1,188 residents of Starkville, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Starkville is slightly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Starkville ranks 9th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Starkville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 13.5%. Asian residents' share of Starkville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Starkville is more Asian than neighboring Mississippi State (3% Asian), Longview (0% Asian), Pheba (0% Asian), Artesia (0% Asian), and West Point (0.1% Asian).

Starkville's Hispanic Population

979 residents of Starkville, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Starkville is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Starkville ranks 156th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Starkville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 45.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Starkville's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.8%.

Starkville is more Hispanic than neighboring Mississippi State (1.6% Hispanic), Longview (0% Hispanic), Artesia (0% Hispanic), and West Point (0.1% Hispanic). Starkville is less Hispanic than neighboring Pheba (4.3% Hispanic).

Starkville's Native American/Other Population

136 residents of Starkville, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Starkville is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Starkville ranks 195th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Starkville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 36.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Starkville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Starkville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Longview (0% Native American/Other), Pheba (0% Native American/Other), Artesia (0% Native American/Other), and West Point (0% Native American/Other).

Starkville's Multiracial Population

603 residents of Starkville, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Starkville is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Starkville ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Starkville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Starkville's population has decreased from 2.8% to 2.3%.

Starkville is more Multiracial than neighboring Longview (0% Multiracial), Pheba (0% Multiracial), Artesia (0% Multiracial), and West Point (1.6% Multiracial). Starkville is less Multiracial than neighboring Mississippi State (3.7% 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.