George County, Mississippi

Total Population: 24,870

County Seat: Lucedale

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Median Home Value

$168,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$54,822

Across all households

Median Age

36.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.1%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)84.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)7.8%
Hispanic or Latino3.0%
Two or More Races2.9%
Other Race1.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%

Under 18 Years

27.2%

65 Years and Over

15.2%

Male

50.3%

Female

49.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.6%

No Health Insurance

13.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$54,822

Mean Household Income

$72,483

Per Capita Income

$26,798

Unemployment Rate (16+)

8.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

64.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$168,100

Median Rent

$868/mo

Total Housing Units

10,316

Owner-Occupied

83.6%

Renter-Occupied

16.4%

Vacancy Rate

10.9%

Married Couple Households

55.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

17.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.1%

Average Household Size

2.63

Broadband Internet Access

80.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28039.