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Noxubee County, MS
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Noxubee County, Mississippi.
Population
10,025
Land area
695sq mi
People per sq mi
14
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Noxubee County
Noxubee County at a glance
- Noxubee County is 77% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $33,833, 40% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $90,800 (47% below Mississippi) and median rent is $677 a month.
- Its largest cities are Macon (3,333), Brooksville (809) and Shuqualak (238).
Local data for Noxubee County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Noxubee County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,833
Poverty rate
26.3%
Median home value
$90,800
Median rent
$677/mo
Homeownership
73.0%
Bachelor's or higher
10.6%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (476), Irish Americans (294), Polish Americans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,244
2,195 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,881
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$74.2M
FY 2026, $7,219 per person
PPP loans
$33.9M
1,375 loans, 3,108 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$33.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Noxubee County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.8%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Noxubee County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
346
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
10
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
57.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Noxubee County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.4%
U.S. 33.3% +13.1 pts
Diabetes
21.2%
U.S. 12.1% +9.1 pts
Smoking
21.3%
U.S. 12.8% +8.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Noxubee County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Noxubee County, MS?
- Macon is the largest city or town in Noxubee County, with about 3,333 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Noxubee County?
- Noxubee County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39341, 39361, 39739.
- What is the population of Noxubee County, MS?
- About 10,025 people live in Noxubee County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Noxubee County?
- Noxubee County borders Lowndes County, Oktibbeha County, Pickens County, AL, Winston County, Sumter County, AL, Kemper County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023