Oktibbeha County, Mississippi

county in Mississippi, United States

Oktibbeha County is a county in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, 51,788 people lived there.[2] The county seat is Starkville.[3]

Oktibbeha County
Postcard. Textile Building of Mississippi State University, Starkville
Map of Mississippi highlighting Oktibbeha County
Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi
Map of the United States highlighting Mississippi
Mississippi's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°26′N 88°53′W / 33.43°N 88.88°W / 33.43; -88.88
Country United States
State Mississippi
Founded1833
Named forThe name Oktibbeha is a Native American word meaning either "Bloody water" (because of a battle fought on the banks) or possibly "Icy creek".[1]
SeatStarkville
Largest cityStarkville
Area
 • Total462 sq mi (1,200 km2)
 • Land458 sq mi (1,190 km2)
 • Water3.7 sq mi (10 km2)  0.8%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total51,788
 • Density110/sq mi (43/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districts1st, 3rd
Websitewww.oktibbehacountyms.org

References change

  1. "The Origin Of Certain Place Names In The State Of Mississippi". Mississippi Genealogy. 2011-08-10. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
  2. "QuickFacts: Oktibbeha County, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

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