Coahoma County, Mississippi Demographics 2026
Coahoma County, Mississippi has a population of 20,808, the 45th most populous county in Mississippi. The median household income is $36,259 and the median home value is $86,400. The poverty rate is 36.3%.
Coahoma County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 55 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Coahoma County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksdale | 14,423 | $35,210 | 40.2% | $84,200 |
| Friars Point | 997 | $21,181 | 54.7% | $54,100 |
| Jonestown | 941 | $20,900 | 60.9% | $60,300 |
| Lyon | 361 | $92,083 | 3.1% | $129,400 |
| Lula | 218 | $38,333 | 28.0% | $63,300 |
| Farrell | 216 | $37,007 | 0.0% | $38,400 |
| Coahoma | 205 | $24,297 | 42.4% | $60,700 |
| Bobo | 146 | N/A | 2.7% | N/A |
| Rena Lara | 106 | $80,417 | 6.6% | $92,500 |
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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. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 54% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Coahoma County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Mississippi and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Coahoma County, Mississippi?
Coahoma County has a population of 20,808, making it the 45th most populous county in Mississippi.
What is the median income in Coahoma County?
The median household income in Coahoma County is $36,259 with a poverty rate of 36.3%.
How many cities are in Coahoma County, Mississippi?
Coahoma County contains 9 Census-designated places.