George County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

George County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 24,870. It is the 38th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in George County is 36.2 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in George County is $54,822. This is about average than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.7%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. The unemployment rate is 8.5%. This is 41% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $168,100. Housing costs are 4% higher than the state median of $161,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in George County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (84.9% vs 55.4%). The Black or African American population (7.8%) is well below the state average of 36.9%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

17.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% 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 87.9%.