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Covington County

Mississippi · 19,568 residents · 413.819 sq mi
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Covington County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,456. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $81,600. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,568
+1%since 2000
from 19,407 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 47 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
+11%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,456
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,669 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,713
+22%since 2000
from $14,506 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.2%
−43.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+35%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(12,249)
Black35.3%(6,860)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(155)
Asian0.1%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.8%(11,404)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(12,202)
Black34.7%(6,798)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(369)
Asian0.2%(42)
Other1%(193)
Diversity Score61.5%(12,032)
Diversity Score
61
+5%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Covington County, Mississippi?

Covington County, Mississippi has about 19,568 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Covington County, Mississippi earns about $32,456 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Covington County, Mississippi expensive?

In Covington County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $81,600, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Covington County, Mississippi?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Covington County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Covington County, Mississippi?

About 25.6% of people in Covington County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Covington County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Covington County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,041 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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