Coahoma County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Coahoma County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 20,808. It is the 45th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Coahoma County is 35.7 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Coahoma County is $36,259. This is 34% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 54% lower. The poverty rate stands at 36.3%. This is 90% higher than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 10.2%. This is 69% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $86,400. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Coahoma County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 52.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% lower than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Coahoma County is Black or African American, making up 75.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 19.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (19.3%) is well below the state average of 55.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (75.9% vs 36.9%). The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.0%.