Attala County, Mississippi
Attala County: County in Mississippi, United States
About
Attala County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,564 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 18,004 inhabitants. Its county seat is Kosciusko. The county was created 192 years ago in 1832.
Quick Facts about Attala County
| Population : | 18,004 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| Area : | 1909 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
| Named for : | Atala |
| Altitude : | 469 feet / 143 meters |
| Capital : | Kosciusko |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1833 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:33:29 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.66% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Attala County is located at 33°5'11"N 89°34'54"W (33.0862900, -89.5815500). It has 3 neighbors: Leake County, Madison County and Montgomery County.
Attala County map
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The largest city of Attala County is Kosciusko with a population of 6,615. Other cities include, Sallis population 128 and McCool population 123. See all Attala County cities & populated places.
Attala County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Attala County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kosciusko | 6,615 | City in Mississippi, United States |
| Ethel | 381 | Town in Mississippi, USA |
| Sallis | 128 | Human settlement in Attala County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| McCool | 123 | Human settlement in Attala County, Mississippi, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Attala County
Attala County has 3 neighbours.
- Leake County county in Mississippi, United States
- Madison County county in Mississippi, United States
- Montgomery County county in Mississippi, United States
- Kosciusko
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Attala County decreased by 8.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 19,564 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,385 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,145 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,110 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,820 | -1.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,665 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,551 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,467 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,328 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,174 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,004 | -0.94% | estimation process |
People born in Attala County (2)
People born in Attala County, including politician Thomas U. Sisson, activist Anna Boyd Ellington, .
List
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |
