Covington County's estimated 2026 population is 18,005 with a growth rate of -0.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Covington County is the 50th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 19,578 and has seen a growth of -8.03% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Covington County includes 60.36% White, 34.64% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.
White (60.36%)
Black or African American (34.64%)
Two or more races (3.18%)
Native American (0.93%)
Asian (0.33%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.28%)
Other race (0.27%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,002 | 60.36% |
| Black or African American | 6,313 | 34.64% |
| Two or more races | 580 | 3.18% |
| Native American | 170 | 0.93% |
| Asian | 61 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 51 | 0.28% |
| Other race | 49 | 0.27% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Covington County's average per capita income is $40,223. Household income levels show a median of $47,001. The poverty rate stands at 17.73%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,506 | - |
| Families | $61,280 | $77,872 |
| Households | $47,001 | $65,573 |
| Non Families | $18,276 | $35,773 |
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