Copiah County Summary

Life in Copiah County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Copiah County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Copiah County:

  • The population in Copiah County is 28,210.

  • The median home value in Copiah County is $113,006.

  • The median income in Copiah County is $46,889.

  • The median rent in Copiah County is $696.

  • The unemployment rate in Copiah County is 5.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Copiah County is 23.4%.

  • The average high in Copiah County is 81.3° and there are 126.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Copiah County

List Of Cities & Towns in Copiah County

Crystal Springs, MS Population 4,820

Hazlehurst, MS Population 3,601

Wesson, MS Population 2,286

Beauregard, MS Population 500

Georg, MS Population 258

Map Of Copiah County

Copiah County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Copiah County is 81.3°.

  • There are 80.39 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 126.4 inches of rain each year with 0.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:35 hours of sun each day in Copiah County.

StatCopiah County
Mean High81.3
Nice Days80.39
Rainfall126.4
Snowfall0.4
Sunny_hours5:35
81.3°
Average High
126.4
Inches of Rain

Copiah County Photos

Crystal Springsc Mississippi
Source: Wikipedia User Mississippi Department of | No restrictions
Amtrak Station On Hazlehurst Mississippi
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Copiah County Demographics

Population over time in Copiah County

The current population in Copiah County is 28,210. The population has decreased -0.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 28,453 0.4%
2021 28,339 -0.6%
2020 28,501 -

Gender in Copiah County

  • Copiah County is 53.4% female with 15,075 female residents.

  • Copiah County is 46.6% male with 13,134 male residents.

Female
53.4% (15,075)
Male
46.6% (13,134)
Gender Copiah County MS USA
Female 53.4% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 46.6% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Copiah County

Copiah County is:

  • 43.5% White with 12,260 White residents.

  • 51.0% African American with 14,400 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 5 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 36 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 164 Other residents.

  • 1.1% Two Or More with 315 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.7% Hispanic with 1,030 Hispanic residents.

White
43.5% (12,260)
African American
51.0% (14,400)
American Indian
0.0% (5)
Asian
0.1% (36)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.6% (164)
Two Or More
1.1% (315)
Hispanic
3.7% (1,030)

Table: Copiah County By Race

Race Copiah County MS USA
White 43.5% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 51.0% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.1% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.7% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Copiah County, Mississippi

  • 9.7% of households in Copiah County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.4% of households in Copiah County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Copiah County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Copiah County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 16.3% of households in Copiah County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Copiah County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Copiah County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Copiah County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Copiah County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.8% of households in Copiah County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
9.7% (2,749)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.4% (1,536)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.8% (3,333)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.6% (2,708)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.3% (4,612)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.7% (4,145)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.7% (2,746)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.7% (3,296)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.1% (2,006)
$200,000 or more
3.8% (1,074)
Income Copiah County MS USA
Less than $10,000 9.7% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.4% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.8% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.6% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.3% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.7% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.7% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.7% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.1% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.8% 4.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Copiah County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Copiah County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Copiah County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Copiah County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Copiah County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Copiah County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Copiah County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Copiah County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Copiah County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Copiah County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (1,410)
9-12th Grade
10% (2,821)
High School / GED
32% (9,027)
Some College
20% (5,642)
Associate's Degree
12% (3,385)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (4,513)
Master's Degree
4% (1,128)
Professional Degree
1% (282)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Copiah County MS USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 9% 6%
High School / GED 32% 30% 26%
Some College 20% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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