George County's estimated 2025 population is 26,459 with a growth rate of 1.61% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. George County is the 33rd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 22,653 and has seen a growth of 16.8% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of George County includes 86.41% White, 7.77% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (86.4%)
Black or African American (7.8%)
Two or more races (4.3%)
Other race (1.1%)
Asian (0.3%)
Native American (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,491 | 86.41% |
| Black or African American | 1,933 | 7.77% |
| Two or more races | 1,082 | 4.35% |
| Other race | 278 | 1.12% |
| Asian | 67 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
George County's average per capita income is $42,820. Household income levels show a median of $54,822. The poverty rate stands at 18.74%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,310 | - |
| Families | $67,442 | $84,110 |
| Households | $54,822 | $72,483 |
| Non Families | $25,655 | $40,243 |
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