Coahoma County, Mississippi Population 2022
Coahoma County, Mississippi's estimated population is 20,681 with a growth rate of -2.27% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Coahoma County, Mississippi is the 43rd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 26,106 and has seen a growth of -20.78% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 1,290 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 2,780 | 1,490 | 115.50% |
| 1860 | 6,606 | 3,826 | 137.63% |
| 1870 | 7,144 | 538 | 8.14% |
| 1880 | 13,568 | 6,424 | 89.92% |
| 1890 | 18,342 | 4,774 | 35.19% |
| 1900 | 26,293 | 7,951 | 43.35% |
| 1910 | 34,217 | 7,924 | 30.14% |
| 1920 | 41,511 | 7,294 | 21.32% |
| 1930 | 46,327 | 4,816 | 11.60% |
| 1940 | 48,333 | 2,006 | 4.33% |
| 1950 | 49,361 | 1,028 | 2.13% |
| 1960 | 46,212 | -3,149 | -6.38% |
| 1970 | 40,447 | -5,765 | -12.48% |
| 1980 | 36,918 | -3,529 | -8.72% |
| 1990 | 31,665 | -5,253 | -14.23% |
| 2010 | 26,106 | -5,559 | -17.56% |
| 2011 | 25,851 | -255 | -0.98% |
| 2012 | 25,616 | -235 | -0.91% |
| 2013 | 25,182 | -434 | -1.69% |
| 2014 | 24,840 | -342 | -1.36% |
| 2015 | 24,500 | -340 | -1.37% |
| 2016 | 23,834 | -666 | -2.72% |
| 2017 | 23,214 | -620 | -2.60% |
| 2018 | 22,605 | -609 | -2.62% |
| 2019 | 22,124 | -481 | -2.13% |
| 2020 | 21,643 | -481 | -2.17% |
| 2021 | 21,162 | -481 | -2.22% |
| 2022 | 20,681 | -481 | -2.27% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,711 | 20.77% |
| Black or African American | 17,465 | 76.99% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 75 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 109 | 0.48% |
| Some Other Race | 124 | 0.55% |
| Two or More Races | 201 | 0.89% |
Coahoma County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,614 | 2.55 | 55.3 |
| Married | 2,436 | 3.03 | 75.2 |
| Male | 591 | 3.4 | 52.8 |
| Female | 2,415 | 3.69 | 39.6 |
| Non Family | 3,172 | 1.15 | 52.3 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,114 | 7.80% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,628 | 11.39% |
| High School Graduate | 3,748 | 26.23% |
| Some College | 3,394 | 23.75% |
| Associates Degree | 1,872 | 13.10% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,611 | 11.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 923 | 6.46% |
Coahoma County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 75 | 44 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 119 | 83 | 63 |
| White | 3,608 | 3,269 | 1,027 |
| Hispanic | 272 | 141 | 42 |
| Asian | 64 | 9 | 9 |
| Black | 10,270 | 8,084 | 1,378 |
| Other Race | 113 | 44 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.60%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 58.67%.
$24,617
Average Earnings
$32,113
Average Male
$20,345
Average Female
Coahoma County, Mississippi Language by Age
Coahoma County, Mississippi Language
98.43% of Coahoma County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 1.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.67% of the population.
Coahoma County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 109 | 101 | 92.66% |
| Black | 17,132 | 7,373 | 43.04% |
| Native | 75 | 31 | 41.33% |
| Hispanic | 317 | 98 | 30.91% |
| White | 4,393 | 486 | 11.06% |
| Other | 11 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 181 | 52 | 28.73% |
36.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.27%
Male Poverty Rate
38.42%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Coahoma County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Coahoma County, Mississippi is Asian, with 92.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Coahoma County, Mississippi is Multiple, with 28.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.06%.
Coahoma County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
30.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.0%
Male Marriage Rate
25.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Coahoma County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
Coahoma County, Mississippi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Coahoma County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 362 | 9.29% |
| Black | 629 | 5.12% |
| Asian | 8 | 12.50% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 20.86% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 10.66% |
Coahoma County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
18.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
51%
Labor Force Participation
44.9%
Employment Rate
12%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
86.32%
Born in Coahoma County, Mississippi
99.49%
Native Born
0.51%
Foreign Born
0.32%
Non Citizen
0.19%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.49% of Coahoma County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 86.32% having been born in Mississippi. 0.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990