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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Copiah County

Mississippi · 28,757 residents · 777.285 sq mi
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Copiah County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,358. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,300. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

28,757
+4%since 1990
from 27,592 in 1990
1990 – 2025
37 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 35 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.0
+13%since 1990
from 30.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
27K28K29K29K30K1990201020202024Copiah County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,358
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,583 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,408
+59%since 1990
from $7,815 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.1%
−6.9 ptssince 1990
from 32.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$353
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $243 in 1990
US average: $602
79.9%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 79.7% in 1990
20.1% rent
2.0
−7%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(13,608)
Black50.5%(13,932)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(40)
Asian0%(5)
Diversity Score62.9%(17,357)
2000
White, non-Hispanic47.4%(13,627)
Black50.7%(14,577)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(332)
Asian0.1%(43)
Diversity Score64%(18,417)
64
+2%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.3%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 61.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.9 min
−8%since 1990
from 22.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Copiah County, Mississippi?

Copiah County, Mississippi has about 28,757 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Copiah County, Mississippi?

The typical household in Copiah County, Mississippi earns about $26,358 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Copiah County, Mississippi expensive?

In Copiah County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $52,300, and the typical rent is about $353 a month.

How educated are people in Copiah County, Mississippi?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Copiah County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Copiah County, Mississippi?

About 25.1% of people in Copiah County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Copiah County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Copiah County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,165 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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