Mississippi

Kemper

8,988
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Kemper

Kemper, Mississippi, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 7,663. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 8,988.

Its recorded population peaked at 21,881 in 1930, and has since declined by roughly 59 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at DeKalb, Mississippi, and 5 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20208,988
201010,456
200010,453
199010,356
198010,148
197010,233
196012,277
195015,893
194021,867
193021,881
192019,619
191020,348
190020,492
189017,961
188015,719
187012,920
186011,682
185012,517
18407,663
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Kemper

Military engagements that took place in Kemper, Mississippi.

Skirmish at DeKalb, Mississippi
1864

Historic places in Kemper

National Register of Historic Places listings in Kemper, Mississippi.

Perkins House
DeKalb
Zion Baptist Church
Collinsville
Porterville General Store
Porterville
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Frequently asked about Kemper

When does Kemper first appear in the US census?
Kemper, Mississippi first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 7,663.
What is the population of Kemper?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Kemper had a recorded population of 8,988.
When did Kemper's population peak?
Kemper's recorded population peaked at 21,881 in 1930.
Were any battles fought in Kemper?
1 documented military engagement took place in Kemper, including Skirmish at DeKalb, Mississippi.
How many historic places are in Kemper?
5 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Kemper, Mississippi.
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