Copiah County's estimated 2026 population is 27,134 with a growth rate of -0.74% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Copiah County is the 32nd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 29,436 and has seen a growth of -7.82% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Copiah County includes 50.71% Black or African American, 43.19% White, 3.3% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (50.71%)
White (43.19%)
Other race (3.3%)
Two or more races (2.46%)
Asian (0.33%)
Native American (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 14,196 | 50.71% |
| White | 12,090 | 43.19% |
| Other race | 924 | 3.3% |
| Two or more races | 690 | 2.46% |
| Asian | 92 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Copiah County's average per capita income is $39,349. Household income levels show a median of $47,994. The poverty rate stands at 22.97%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,110 | - |
| Families | $61,027 | $94,654 |
| Households | $47,994 | $77,936 |
| Non Families | $23,674 | $37,731 |
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