Starkville, MS is a small city located in Oktibbeha County with a population of 24,578. Despite its small population, Starkville is a vibrant and diverse community that offers various year-round activities and organizations. Local businesses include restaurants such as The Veranda and Harvey's Bar & Grill, boutique stores like The Cotton District Boutique, and entertainment venues such as Craig’s Fine Jewelry Music Hall. Outdoor activities abound in the area with many parks and trails for hiking and biking. In addition to outdoor recreation, Starkville also hosts unique events throughout the year like the annual Cotton District Arts Festival and the Bulldog Bash. Sports teams are popular in Starkville, especially Mississippi State University’s football team which draws large crowds to Davis Wade Stadium each season.
The population in Starkville is 24,578. There are 963 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Starkville is 27, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Starkville is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Starkville
- 37.8% are married
- 7.1% are divorced
- 28.6% are married with children
- 22.8% have children, but are single
Race in Starkville
- 57.5% are White
- 36.1% are Black
- 3.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 1.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander