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Attala County, MS market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Attala County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 17,100
- −4.0% since 2020
- Households
- 6,627
- Median household income
- $51,639
- +52.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $104,600
- Jobs located here
- 4,856
- Highest market score
- 48
- Insurance agencies, #1,187 of 2,272 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 17,100 people live in Attala County, in 6,627 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Attala County declined 4.0%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Attala County is $51,639 a year, 36% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 52.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Attala County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 127, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (55).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Attala County are for insurance agencies (48), grocery and convenience stores (46) and real estate agents and brokers (45). Attala County ranks #1,187 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
For its number of households, Attala County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for fast food and sandwich shops (25% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (57% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Attala County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Attala County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 48 | #1,187 of 2,272 | 12 | 18.1 | $1.4M | 109 | 5 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 46 | #1,350 of 2,402 | 9 | 13.6 | $4M | 117 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 45 | #1,306 of 2,176 | 7 | 10.6 | Index only | 230 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 42 | #1,502 of 2,358 | 9 | 13.6 | $2.1M | 90 | 9 |
| Pet businesses | 41 | #1,461 of 2,200 | 6 | 9.1 | $814K | 93 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 38 | #1,679 of 2,405 | 45 | 67.9 | $462K | 125 | 30 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 38 | #1,740 of 2,394 | 24 | 36.2 | $263K | 172 | 18 |
| Auto repair and car care | 38 | #1,746 of 2,401 | 26 | 39.2 | $224K | 83 | 6 |
| Real estate | 37 | #1,766 of 2,229 | 11 | 16.6 | Index only | 184 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 34 | #1,861 of 2,405 | 25 | 37.7 | $832K | 125 | 14 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 30 | #1,608 of 1,889 | 5 | 7.5 | $4.2M | 100 | 4 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 29 | #1,654 of 1,886 | 5 | 7.5 | $1.3M | 128 | 6 |
| Hair salons | 29 | #2,039 of 2,339 | 11 | 16.6 | $455K | 106 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 28 | #2,171 of 2,385 | 20 | 30.2 | $250K | 118 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 22 | #1,521 of 1,656 | 5 | 7.5 | $1.3M | 71 | 9 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 22 | #2,015 of 2,222 | 11 | 16.6 | $1.9M | 62 | 12 |
| Auto repair shops | 22 | #2,207 of 2,378 | 15 | 22.6 | $388K | 87 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 17 | #1,431 of 1,472 | 6 | 9.1 | $172K | 25 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | 17 | #1,918 of 2,070 | 6 | 9.1 | $6M | 64 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 16 | #2,147 of 2,210 | 18 | 27.2 | $595K | 68 | 6 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 15 | #2,019 of 2,087 | 13 | 19.6 | $824K | 65 | 6 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 10 | #2,059 of 2,088 | 8 | 12.1 | $445K | 67 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 9 | #1,507 of 1,530 | 6 | 9.1 | $971K | 39 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 9 | #1,754 of 1,792 | 5 | 7.5 | $712K | 55 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | $1.3M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | $5.2M | 140 | 4 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | $1.6M | 50 | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | $1.3M | 143 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $754K | 75 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $1.9M | 63 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $11.9M | 151 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $5.4M | 221 | 6 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $1.2M | 59 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | Index only | 75 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $2.1M | 88 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $1.6M | 60 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $2.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $8M | Too few | 6 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $4.2M | Too few | 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $2.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $10.4M | Too few | 12 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $10.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $8.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $8.4M | Too few | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $10.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $5.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $16.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Attala County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $5.8M | $879 | 92 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $19.3M | $2,906 | 112 |
| Food away from home | $20.8M | $3,137 | 77 |
| Groceries | $35.8M | $5,397 | 85 |
| Personal care products and services | $5M | $755 | 75 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.3M | $341 | 59 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.6M | $537 | 55 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.3M | $952 | 74 |
| Pets | $4.9M | $737 | 81 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $10.7M | $1,617 | 79 |
| Vehicle insurance | $16.5M | $2,486 | 127 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $16.1M | $2,427 | 80 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $8.4M | $1,267 | 90 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $87.8M | $13,253 | 80 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Attala County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 17,100−4.0% since 2020
- Households
- 6,627
- Median age
- 39.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 75%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 735 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 24
- Median household income
- $51,639+52.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $78,646
- Median home value
- $104,600
- Jobs located here
- 4,856
- Daytime population
- 15,834Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Attala County, MS growing?
Population estimates put Attala County at 17,100 people in 2025, down 4.0% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 6,627 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 52.9%, before inflation.
How much do households in Attala County, MS spend?
Households in Attala County spend about $87.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $35.8M on groceries and $20.8M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Attala County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 127, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (55).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Attala County, MS?
Of the business types scored in Attala County, insurance agencies (48), grocery and convenience stores (46) and real estate agents and brokers (45) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #1,187 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does Attala County, MS compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Attala County is $51,639, 36% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 4.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $104,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for fast food and sandwich shops (25% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (57% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 24 of the 56 business types have a score in Attala County, each ranked against other counties.
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