George County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Name: George County, Mississippi Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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George County, Mississippi has a population of 24,870, the 38th most populous county in Mississippi. The median household income is $54,822 and the median home value is $168,100. The poverty rate is 18.7%.

George County Quick Facts

Population 24,870

Median Household Income $54,822

Median Home Value $168,100

Poverty Rate 18.7%

Unemployment Rate 8.5%

Median Age 36.2 years

Homeownership Rate 83.6%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.1%

High School Graduation 87.9%

Cities/Places 3

Population 24,870 38th of 82

Median Income $54,822 about the same as state

Poverty Rate 18.7%

Unemployment 8.5%

Median Household Income

George

$54,822

$54,915

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

George

$168,100

$161,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.0%

$25K-$50K 23.2%

$50K-$100K 29.9%

$100K+ 23.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.6%

$10K-$15K

5.5%

$15K-$20K

6.3%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

5.7%

$30K-$35K

2.5%

$35K-$40K

6.1%

$40K-$45K

6.5%

$45K-$50K

2.3%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

11.2%

$75K-$100K

12.4%

$100K-$125K

9.6%

$125K-$150K

4.4%

$150K-$200K

5.2%

$200K+

4.7%

Employment

8.5% Unemployment Rate State: 6.0%|National: 5.2%

49.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.6%

Renter 16.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

27.2%

18-34

21.5%

35-54

23.5%

55-74

21.9%

75+

5.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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 George County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lucedale	2,944	$38,468	34.9%	$151,200
Agricola	281	$78,462	0.0%	$158,300
Benndale	15	N/A	100.0%	N/A

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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. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

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 the same as the state median of $54,915. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for George 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 George County, Mississippi?

George County has a population of 24,870, making it the 38th most populous county in Mississippi.

What is the median income in George County?

The median household income in George County is $54,822 with a poverty rate of 18.7%.

How many cities are in George County, Mississippi?

George County contains 3 Census-designated places.