Covington County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Covington County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 18,226. It is the 50th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Covington County is 37.7 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Covington County is $47,001. This is 14% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 40% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.7%. This is 7% lower than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $98,500. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Covington County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Covington County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 34.6%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

15.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 84.7%.