Kemper County, Mississippi
Kemper County: county in Mississippi, United States.
About
Kemper County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,456 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 9,521 inhabitants. Its county seat is De Kalb. The county was created 193 years ago in 1832.
Quick Facts about Kemper County
| Population | 9,521 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| Area | 1987 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.7546,-88.6412 |
| Named for | Reuben Kemper |
| Altitude | 404 feet / 123 meters |
| Capital | De Kalb |
| Establishment | January 01, 1833 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 10:08:33 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.94% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 91℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Kemper County is located at 32°45'16"N 88°38'28"W (32.7545600, -88.6411600). It has 3 neighbors: Lauderdale County, Neshoba County and Noxubee County.
Kemper County map
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Kemper County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kemper County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 91. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-Day Forecast- De Kalb
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Kemper County decreased by 8.94% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,456 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,289 | -1.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,389 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,294 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,222 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,111 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,035 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,093 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,733 | -3.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,742 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,521 | -2.27% | estimation process |
People born in Kemper County (3)
People born in Kemper County, including politician John C. Stennis, Texas ranger Bill McDonald, former basketball player and school teacher Kevin Granger, .
More notable people
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 |