George County, Mississippi's estimated 2024 population is 26,039 with a growth rate of 1.64% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. George County, Mississippi is the 34th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 22,653 and has seen a growth of 14.95% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 28,139 | 420 | 1.52% |
| 2028 | 27,719 | 420 | 1.54% |
| 2027 | 27,299 | 420 | 1.56% |
| 2026 | 26,879 | 420 | 1.59% |
| 2025 | 26,459 | 420 | 1.61% |
| 2024 | 26,039 | 420 | 1.64% |
| 2023 | 25,619 | 420 | 1.67% |
| 2022 | 25,199 | 411 | 1.66% |
| 2021 | 24,788 | 424 | 1.74% |
| 2020 | 24,364 | -71 | -0.29% |
| 2019 | 24,435 | 395 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 24,040 | 103 | 0.43% |
| 2017 | 23,937 | 286 | 1.21% |
| 2016 | 23,651 | 260 | 1.11% |
| 2015 | 23,391 | 59 | 0.25% |
| 2014 | 23,332 | 109 | 0.47% |
| 2013 | 23,223 | 305 | 1.33% |
| 2012 | 22,918 | 58 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 22,860 | 207 | 0.91% |
| 2010 | 22,653 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 16,673 | 1,376 | 9% |
| 1980 | 15,297 | 2,838 | 22.78% |
| 1970 | 12,459 | 1,361 | 12.26% |
| 1960 | 11,098 | 1,086 | 10.85% |
| 1950 | 10,012 | 1,308 | 15.03% |
| 1940 | 8,704 | 1,181 | 15.7% |
| 1930 | 7,523 | 1,959 | 35.21% |
| 1920 | 5,564 | -1,035 | -15.68% |
| 1910 | 6,599 | -21,540 | -76.55% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,705 | 88.42% |
| Black or African American | 1,888 | 7.69% |
| Two or more races | 706 | 2.88% |
| Asian | 159 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 58 | 0.24% |
| Other race | 31 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,978 | 2.66 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Married | 5,122 | 3.14 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Non Family | 2,278 | 1.17 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
| Female | 936 | 3.18 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Male | 642 | 3.41 | 98.6 | 1.4 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
81.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,586 | 9.82% |
| Associates Degree | 1,893 | 11.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,891 | 11.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 696 | 4.31% |
| High School Graduate | 5,846 | 36.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 672 | 4.16% |
| Some College | 3,571 | 22.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,991 | 12,207 | 2,230 |
| Black | 1,160 | 905 | 101 |
| Hispanic | 492 | 385 | 140 |
| 2+ Races | 483 | 423 | 134 |
| Asian | 159 | 112 | 58 |
| Native American | 45 | 40 | 0 |
| Other Race | 31 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 88.89%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 36.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,000 | $53,239 | $39,950 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,556 | $75,227 | $52,722 |
| High School Graduate | $36,165 | $46,055 | $16,932 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $40,848 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,106 | $53,509 | $25,534 |
| Some College | $40,749 | $56,232 | $23,930 |
$39,106
Average Earnings
$53,509
Average Male
$25,534
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.19% of George County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 2.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,849 | 3,579 | 17.17% |
| Black | 1,600 | 860 | 53.75% |
| Hispanic | 735 | 434 | 59.05% |
| Multiple | 646 | 217 | 33.59% |
| Other | 31 | 31 | 100% |
| Native | 53 | 4 | 7.55% |
20.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.03%
Male Poverty Rate
21.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in George County, Mississippi is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in George County, Mississippi is Native, with 7.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.85% |
| High School | 20.66% |
| Some College | 13.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.94% |
| Female Unemployed | 30.07% |
| Female Employed | 16.46% |
| Male Employed | 5.68% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,144 | $78,916 |
| Households | $51,349 | $68,792 |
| Married Families | $72,303 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,098 | $37,808 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.1%
Male Marriage Rate
58.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,418
Number of Veterans
1,387
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 523 |
| Second Gulf War | 515 |
| First Gulf War | 263 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 384 |
| 65 to 74 | 335 |
| 18 to 34 | 322 |
| 55 to 64 | 220 |
| 75+ | 157 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,370 | 8.59% |
| Black | 26 | 2.08% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 4.04% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 2.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.3%
Labor Force Participation
44.7%
Employment Rate
10.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.28%
Born in George County, Mississippi
98.31%
Native Born
1.69%
Foreign Born
1.12%
Non Citizen
0.57%
Naturalized
98.31% of George County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 60.28% having been born in Mississippi. 1.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.