Coahoma County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,540 | — | #1,849 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $37,461 | -50.2% | #3,102 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.9 years | -7.7% | #2,888 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $90,300 | -68.0% | #3,085 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $749 | -35.6% | #2,482 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 35.5% | +181.8% | #3,141 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Coahoma County has a population of 20,540, making it the #1,849 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.9 years, which is 7.7% below the national median.
Population Trend
Rankings →Year-over-Year Population Growth
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Household Type
Economy
The median household income in Coahoma County is $37,461, ranking #3,102 out of 3,222 counties — 50.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 35.5% and unemployment stands at 9.9%.
Median Household Income Trend
Rankings →Poverty Rate Trend
Rankings →Housing
The median home value in Coahoma County is $90,300 (-68.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $749/mo and the homeownership rate is 52.1%.
Median Home Value Trend
Rankings →Health
88.0% of residents in Coahoma County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% below the national rate.
About Coahoma County, Mississippi
Coahoma County, Mississippi has a total population of 20,540, making it the 1,849th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Coahoma County is 35.9 years, which is 7.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Coahoma County is $37,461, which ranks #3,102 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 50.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 35.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9%.
The median home value in Coahoma County is $90,300, 68.0% below the national median. Renters in Coahoma County pay a median gross rent of $749 per month. The homeownership rate is 52.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Coahoma County, 19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.5 min.
Coahoma County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 74.4% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (18.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.1%).
All data for Coahoma County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.