In Kemper, Mississippi, the median home price is $143,801, compared with the Mississippi median of $192,873; median household income is $46,431; the population is 8,729; schools rate 5.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 127.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 31.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Kemper at a glance
Population
8,729
Median Household Income
$46,431
Typical Home Value
$143,801
School District Rating
5.1
Violent Crime Rate
127.5
Avg Commute Time
31.2
About Kemper
Kemper has a population of 8,729. The median home value is $143,801, 25% below the Mississippi median. Median household income is $46,431 (18% below the Mississippi median). The most populated towns are District 5, District 4, and District 2.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Kemper
5 towns, by population.
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Kemper at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Kemper?
- Kemper has a population of 8,729 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Kemper?
- The median home value in Kemper is $143,801. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Kemper?
- Median household income in Kemper is $46,431 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Kemper in?
- Kemper is in Mississippi.
- How many towns are in Kemper?
- Kemper contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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