Kosciusko, MS Demographics

A map of Kosciusko's Population by Race

Kosciusko, Mississippi had a population of 7,114 in 2020. It was 37.6% White, 56.4% Black, 0.7% Asian, 2.8% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kosciusko, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Kosciusko is the 55th most populous. 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's White Population

2,672 residents of Kosciusko identify as White, or 37.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Kosciusko less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Kosciusko is ranked #277 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Kosciusko is more White than neighboring Durant (9.3% White), and Redwater (8.2% White). Kosciusko is less White than neighboring Ethel (58% White), Sallis (60.3% White), and West (52.3% White).

Kosciusko's Black Population

4,012 residents of Kosciusko identify as Black, or 56.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Kosciusko larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Kosciusko is ranked #143 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Kosciusko is more Black than neighboring Ethel (39.4% Black), Sallis (38.9% Black), West (44.4% Black), and Redwater (18.3% Black). Kosciusko is less Black than neighboring Durant (88% Black).

Kosciusko's Asian Population

50 residents of Kosciusko identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Kosciusko roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Kosciusko is ranked #86 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Kosciusko is more Asian than neighboring Ethel (0.6% Asian), Sallis (0% Asian), Durant (0% Asian), and Redwater (0.1% Asian). Kosciusko is less Asian than neighboring West (1.3% Asian).

Kosciusko's Hispanic Population

198 residents of Kosciusko identify as Hispanic, or 2.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Kosciusko roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Kosciusko is ranked #149 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Kosciusko is more Hispanic than neighboring Ethel (0.3% Hispanic), Sallis (0.8% Hispanic), West (0.7% Hispanic), and Durant (0.8% Hispanic). Kosciusko is less Hispanic than neighboring Redwater (2.9% Hispanic).

Kosciusko's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Kosciusko identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Kosciusko roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Kosciusko is ranked #177 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Kosciusko is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sallis (0% Native American/Other), West (0% Native American/Other), and Durant (0% Native American/Other). Kosciusko is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ethel (0.9% Native American/Other), and Redwater (67.8% Native American/Other).

Kosciusko's Multiracial Population

155 residents of Kosciusko identify as Multiracial, or 2.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Kosciusko roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Kosciusko is ranked #243 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Kosciusko is more Multiracial than neighboring Ethel (0.9% Multiracial), Sallis (0% Multiracial), West (1.3% Multiracial), and Durant (1.9% Multiracial). Kosciusko is less Multiracial than neighboring Redwater (2.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.