Covington County, Mississippi

Total Population: 18,226

County Seat: Collins

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Median Home Value

$98,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$47,001

Across all households

Median Age

37.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

15.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)59.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)34.6%
Two or More Races2.7%
Hispanic or Latino2.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

24.1%

65 Years and Over

17.6%

Male

50.3%

Female

49.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.6%

No Health Insurance

11.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$47,001

Mean Household Income

$65,573

Per Capita Income

$26,323

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

16.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$98,500

Median Rent

$639/mo

Total Housing Units

8,360

Owner-Occupied

76.0%

Renter-Occupied

24.0%

Vacancy Rate

15.3%

Married Couple Households

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

19.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.3%

Average Household Size

2.53

Broadband Internet Access

62.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28031.