George County, Mississippi
Located in Mississippi, George County has a population of 25,170 residents and a median age of 36.3 years, making it the #1,653 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 18.3%. The median home value is $166,900, and the median household income is $59,758, which is 20% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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%.
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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 Trend
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Education
In George County, 17.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 48.1% below the national average, ranking #2,435 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in George County is 70.4 years. 22.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 13.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
18.1% of adults in George County smoke , 40.4% are obese , and 17.8% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 25.5 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in George County is 7.0 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 22.0 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 42.7 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
18.7% of children in George County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 8.1 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 32.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in George County is 63.4%. The mean commute time is 38.2 min, which is 38.5% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, George County voted Republican with a margin of 78.8%. The vote was 10.3% Dem / 89.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.0 toward Republicans .
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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.