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 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,758 | -20.5% | #2,103 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.3 years | -6.7% | #2,831 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $166,900 | -40.8% | #1,869 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $844 | -27.4% | #1,796 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% | +45.1% | #2,490 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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87.5% of residents in George County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.6% below the national rate.
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.