Starkville is a city located in Oktibbeha County, in the state of Mississippi (MS), United States. Nestled in the East South Central division of the South region, it covers an area of 25.7 square miles (67.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 374 ft. With a population of approximately 21,869 residents, Starkville offers a vibrant community life.
The town's population is composed of about 50.49% males and 49.51% females, and it has a population density of 850.93 people per square mile (328.55/km²). Starkville lies at a latitude of 33.46 and a longitude of -88.82, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (9.2%), followed by English (8.6%), German (8%), and Scotch-Irish (4.1%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 39759.