U.S. County · Profile

Copiah County

27.7KTotal Population
36Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-3.82%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Copiah County has a population of 27,664 as of 2023. It is located in Mississippi.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Copiah County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.7%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
Black or African American51.0%14,109
White44.0%12,172
Hispanic or Latino3.7%1,024
Some Other Race2.5%692
Two or More Races2.2%609
Asian0.2%55
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Copiah County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$46,889
37.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$28,072
26.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
23.4%
103.5% above national average
Median Age
39.6 years

Income & Poverty

$46,889Median Household Income
$28,072Per Capita Income
23.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$46,889$75,649
Families$60,159$90,761
Married-couple Families$60,159$67,378
Nonfamily Households$22,617$24,426

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Copiah County, Mississippi.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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