Copiah County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28029 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,855 | — | #1,550 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,089 | -34.7% | #2,823 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.6 years | +1.8% | #2,232 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $114,100 | -59.5% | #2,780 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $766 | -34.1% | #2,364 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.0% | +82.3% | #2,900 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Copiah County has a population of 27,855, making it the #1,550 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Copiah County is $49,089, ranking #2,823 out of 3,222 counties — 34.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.0% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.
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The median home value in Copiah County is $114,100 (-59.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $766/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.4%.
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87.1% of residents in Copiah County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.0% below the national rate.
About Copiah County, Mississippi
Copiah County, Mississippi has a total population of 27,855, making it the 1,550th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Copiah County is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Copiah County is $49,089, which ranks #2,823 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.
The median home value in Copiah County is $114,100, 59.5% below the national median. Renters in Copiah County pay a median gross rent of $766 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Copiah County, 19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.9 min.
Copiah County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 50.5% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (43.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.6%).
All data for Copiah 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.