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George County

Mississippi · 24,350 residents · 478.696 sq mi
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George County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,044. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,350
+27%since 2000
from 19,144 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
51 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+16%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,044
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,730 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,333
+56%since 2000
from $14,337 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,300
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$792
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
18.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+47%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(16,976)
Black8.8%(1,681)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(307)
Asian0.2%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.1%(4,621)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86%(20,929)
Black7.3%(1,774)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(672)
Asian0.3%(77)
Other1.2%(297)
Diversity Score27.1%(6,600)
Segregation Score29.3%(7,144)
Diversity Score
27
+12%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+9%since 2000
from 30.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.0%
−62.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in George County, Mississippi?

George County, Mississippi has about 24,350 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in George County, Mississippi earns about $47,044 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is George County, Mississippi expensive?

In George County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $119,300, and the typical rent is about $792 a month.

How educated are people in George County, Mississippi?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in George County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in George County, Mississippi?

About 17.6% of people in George County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has George County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, George County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,677 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9503.04Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9503.03Census Tract 9502
1 ZIP code
ZIP 39452
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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