Starkville, Mississippi

Starkville: city in Mississippi

About

Starkville is a city located in the county of Oktibbeha in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,888 and a population density of 360 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 25,540 inhabitants.

The city was created 191 years ago in 1834.

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Location of Starkville on Mississippi map.

Quick Facts about Starkville

Population 25,540 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Mississippi (United States)
County Oktibbeha County
Postal code 39759–39760
Phone Area Codes 662
Area 66.37 km2
Latitude & Longitude 33.4505,-88.8196
Altitude 335 feet / 102 meters
Capital city Starkville is capital of Oktibbeha County
Establishment January 01, 1835 (191 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 22:29:44 (22nd April 2026)
Density 385 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 6.47% (2010-2020)
Weather 80℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather
StarkvilleMS CottonDistrict image
StarkvilleMS CottonDistrict image

Geography

Starkville is located at 33°27'2"N 88°49'11"W (33.4504900, -88.8196100).

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Weather

80°F
Partly Sunny
0 to 5 mph S Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Official website of Starkville

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Demographics

The population of Starkville increased by 6.47% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 23,888 - census
2011 24,088 0.83% estimation process
2012 24,397 1.27% estimation process
2013 24,568 0.7% estimation process
2014 24,652 0.34% estimation process
2015 25,112 1.83% estimation process
2016 25,302 0.75% estimation process
2017 25,438 0.53% estimation process
2018 25,481 0.17% estimation process
2019 25,653 0.67% estimation process
2020 25,540 -0.44% estimation process
Starkville zip code is 39759. County name: Oktibbeha, County fips: 28105
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People born in Starkville (45)

People born in Starkville, including basketball player Latavious Williams, professional baseball player Cool Papa Bell, Hall of Fame football wide receiver Jerry Rice, .

More notable people

  • Ray Mabus (American diplomat) he was born in 11/10/1948
  • Julio Borbon (American baseball player) he was born in 20/02/1986
  • Hayes Jones (athletics competitor) he was born in 04/08/1938
  • Kim Hill (American musician (1963-)) she was born in 30/12/1963
  • Shauntay Hinton (American beauty pageant contestant) she was born in 26/02/1979
  • April Sykes (basketball player) she was born in 30/07/1990
  • Travis Outlaw (American basketball player) he was born in 18/09/1984
  • Harry Burgess (Governor of the Panama Canal Zone, 1928-1932) he was born in 22/02/1872
  • Al Denson (American singer and broadcaster) he was born in 13/05/1960
  • Antuan Edwards (Player of American football) he was born in 26/05/1977
  • Archie Pate (American baseball player) he was born in 15/07/1886
  • Ben McGee (American football player) he was born in 26/01/1939
  • Fred Bell (American baseball player) he was born in 01/01/1902
  • Freddie Milons (American football player) he was born in 27/06/1980
  • Harlan D. Logan (American politician)
  • Hughie Critz (Major League Baseball second baseman) he was born in 17/09/1900
  • Jim McIngvale (American businessman) he was born in 11/02/1951
  • Josh Booty (American baseball and football player) he was born in 29/04/1975

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Starkville, MS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
176080 Mississippi State University Mississippi State (MS) 39762

Closest post offices linked to Starkville.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Starkvill Post Office Starkville (MS) 39759

Other places with the same name (1)

  • Starkville, Colorado human settlement in Las Animas County, Colorado, United States of America with a population of 55 people.

Other cities in Oktibbeha County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Oktibbeha County , MS.

City Name Population Title
Maben 817 Town of the United States
Sturgis 257 Human settlement in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Starkville distances to largest Mississippi cities