Copiah County, Mississippi

Total Population: 27,994

County Seat: Hazlehurst

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Median Home Value

$105,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$47,994

Across all households

Median Age

39.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

20.3%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)50.7%
White (Non-Hispanic)43.2%
Hispanic or Latino4.1%
Two or More Races1.2%
Other Race0.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

Under 18 Years

22.6%

65 Years and Over

18.5%

Male

47.7%

Female

52.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.3%

No Health Insurance

14.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$47,994

Mean Household Income

$77,936

Per Capita Income

$28,574

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

64.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

18.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$105,600

Median Rent

$682/mo

Total Housing Units

12,457

Owner-Occupied

74.1%

Renter-Occupied

25.9%

Vacancy Rate

20.5%

Married Couple Households

43.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

33.6%

Average Household Size

2.72

Broadband Internet Access

76.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28029.