Covington County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28031 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,148 | — | #1,983 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $45,051 | -40.1% | #2,961 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.3 years | -4.1% | #2,701 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $105,100 | -62.7% | #2,915 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $662 | -43.1% | #2,897 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.8% | +56.9% | #2,650 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Covington County has a population of 18,148, making it the #1,983 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.3 years, which is 4.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Covington County is $45,051, ranking #2,961 out of 3,222 counties — 40.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.8% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Covington County is $105,100 (-62.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $662/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.5%.
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90.4% of residents in Covington County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.4% below the national rate.
About Covington County, Mississippi
Covington County, Mississippi has a total population of 18,148, making it the 1,983rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Covington County is 37.3 years, which is 4.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Covington County is $45,051, which ranks #2,961 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 40.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Covington County is $105,100, 62.7% below the national median. Renters in Covington County pay a median gross rent of $662 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Covington County, 17.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.6 min.
Covington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 59.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (34.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.6%).
All data for Covington 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.