George County, Mississippi

MS · FIPS 28039 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 25,170 #1,653 / 3,222
49th
Median Household Income $59,758 -20.5% #2,103 / 3,222
35th
Median Age 36.3 years -6.7% #2,831 / 3,222
12th
Median Home Value $166,900 -40.8% #1,869 / 3,222
42th
Median Gross Rent $844 -27.4% #1,796 / 3,222
44th
Poverty Rate 18.3% +45.1% #2,490 / 3,222
23th

Demographics

George County has a population of 25,170, making it the #1,653 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.3 years, which is 6.7% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.3%
Native Born
0.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in George County is $59,758, ranking #2,103 out of 3,222 counties — 20.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.3% and unemployment stands at 7.4%.

Median Household Income
$59,758 −20.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,103 of 3,222
35th percentile
Per Capita Income
$28,843 −30.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,601 of 3,222
19th percentile
Poverty Rate
18.3% +45.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,490 of 3,222
23th percentile
Unemployment Rate
7.4% +40.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,872 of 3,222
11th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.5% −48.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,435 of 3,222
24th percentile
Mean Commute Time
38.2 min +38.5% vs nat'l
Rank #114 of 3,222
96th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in George County is $166,900 (-40.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $844/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.1%.

Median Home Value
$166,900 −40.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,869 of 3,222
42th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$844 −27.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,796 of 3,222
44th percentile
Homeownership Rate
82.1% +27.5% vs nat'l
Rank #349 of 3,222
89th percentile
82.1% Homeownership

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Health

87.5% of residents in George County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.6% below the national rate.

87.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
87.5% −4.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,619 of 3,222
19th percentile

About George County, Mississippi

George County, Mississippi has a total population of 25,170, making it the 1,653rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in George County is 36.3 years, which is 6.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in George County is $59,758, which ranks #2,103 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4%.

The median home value in George County is $166,900, 40.8% below the national median. Renters in George County pay a median gross rent of $844 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In George County, 17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 38.2 min.

George County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (7.2%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).

All data for George 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.