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Scooba, MS
Town in Kemper County, Mississippi.
Population
718
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
290
ZIP codes
0
Scooba and its ZIP codes
Scooba at a glance
- Scooba is about 4.6 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Scooba, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Scooba, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
48.9%
Homeownership
61.5%
Bachelor's or higher
23.1%
Median age
20.4
Average commute
22.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (15), Italian Americans (12), Scottish Americans (9).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kemper County. PPP loans are for Scooba.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,275
1,748 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,684
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$74M
FY 2026, $8,231 per person
How people get to work
Scooba, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.1%
- Carpooled2.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked11.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Scooba, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
319
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
60.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Scooba, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
Cities near Scooba
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Geiger, ALTown | 9.6 mi | 0.9 |
| PortervilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| De KalbTown | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| ShuqualakTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Emelle, ALTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Panola, ALCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Gainesville, ALTown | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| MaconCity | 21 mi | 3.8 |
| Meridian StationCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| Epes, ALTown | 22 mi | 6.6 |
| LauderdaleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.9 |
| Livingston, ALCity | 23 mi | 7.1 |
| Memphis, ALTown | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| York, ALCity | 24 mi | 6.9 |
| Boligee, ALTown | 26 mi | 4 |
| Bogue ChittoCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 6.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Scooba, MS in?
- Scooba is in Kemper County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Scooba, MS?
- About 718 people live in Scooba, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Scooba?
- Nearby places include Geiger, AL (9.6 mi), Porterville (10 mi), De Kalb (11 mi), Shuqualak (12 mi), Emelle, AL (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023