Copiah County, Mississippi Demographics 2026
Copiah County, Mississippi has a population of 27,994, the 31st most populous county in Mississippi. The median household income is $47,994 and the median home value is $105,600. The poverty rate is 23.0%.
Copiah 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 diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 55 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Copiah County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Springs | 4,766 | $42,990 | 23.4% | $88,300 |
| Hazlehurst | 3,547 | $40,491 | 37.9% | $109,400 |
| Beauregard | 467 | $52,750 | 23.3% | $91,700 |
| Georgetown | 281 | $21,696 | 38.8% | $131,300 |
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Population Overview
Copiah County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 27,994. It is the 31st most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Copiah County is 39.8 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Copiah County is $47,994. This is 13% lower than the state median of $54,915. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 23.0%. This is 21% 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 6.3%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $105,600. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Copiah County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 69.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Copiah County is Black or African American, making up 50.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 43.2%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.
Education
20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% 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 86.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Copiah 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 Copiah County, Mississippi?
Copiah County has a population of 27,994, making it the 31st most populous county in Mississippi.
What is the median income in Copiah County?
The median household income in Copiah County is $47,994 with a poverty rate of 23.0%.
How many cities are in Copiah County, Mississippi?
Copiah County contains 4 Census-designated places.