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World Population Review
Copiah County, Mississippi Population 2021
Copiah County, Mississippi's estimated population is 27,395 with a growth rate of -1.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Copiah County, Mississippi is the 35th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 29,434 and has seen a growth of -6.93% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 27,395 | -335 | -1.21% |
| 2020 | 27,730 | -335 | -1.19% |
| 2019 | 28,065 | -335 | -1.18% |
| 2018 | 28,400 | -128 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 28,528 | -119 | -0.42% |
| 2016 | 28,647 | -218 | -0.76% |
| 2015 | 28,865 | -112 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 28,977 | 36 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 28,941 | -106 | -0.36% |
| 2012 | 29,047 | -231 | -0.79% |
| 2011 | 29,278 | -156 | -0.53% |
| 2010 | 29,434 | 1,842 | 6.68% |
| 1990 | 27,592 | 1,089 | 4.11% |
| 1980 | 26,503 | 1,754 | 7.09% |
| 1970 | 24,749 | -2,302 | -8.51% |
| 1960 | 27,051 | -3,442 | -11.29% |
| 1950 | 30,493 | -3,481 | -10.25% |
| 1940 | 33,974 | 2,360 | 7.47% |
| 1930 | 31,614 | 2,942 | 10.26% |
| 1920 | 28,672 | -7,242 | -20.16% |
| 1910 | 35,914 | 1,519 | 4.42% |
| 1900 | 34,395 | 4,162 | 13.77% |
| 1890 | 30,233 | 2,681 | 9.73% |
| 1880 | 27,552 | 6,944 | 33.70% |
| 1870 | 20,608 | 5,210 | 33.84% |
| 1860 | 15,398 | 3,604 | 30.56% |
| 1850 | 11,794 | 2,840 | 31.72% |
| 1840 | 8,954 | 1,953 | 27.90% |
| 1830 | 7,001 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-1.21%
County Website
State
Founded
1823
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
29,434
Growth Since 2010
-6.93%
Copiah County, Mississippi Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 14,698 | 51.57% |
| White | 12,849 | 45.08% |
| Some Other Race | 449 | 1.58% |
| Two or More Races | 391 | 1.37% |
| Asian | 108 | 0.38% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.02% |
Copiah County, Mississippi Population by Race
Copiah County, Mississippi Population Pyramid $2021
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Copiah County, Mississippi Population by Age
Copiah County, Mississippi Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,414 | 2.93 | 77.2 |
| Married | 4,255 | 3.37 | 86.9 |
| Non Family | 2,805 | 1.13 | 75.8 |
| Female | 1,950 | 4.25 | 62.5 |
| Male | 404 | 4.46 | 57.2 |
3.62
Average Family Size
2.93
Average Household Size
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Copiah County, Mississippi Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,228 | 6.49% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,510 | 13.26% |
| High School Graduate | 6,514 | 34.42% |
| Some College | 4,069 | 21.50% |
| Associates Degree | 1,850 | 9.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,008 | 10.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 744 | 3.93% |
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Copiah County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Copiah County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,198 | 8,005 | 1,696 |
| Black | 9,026 | 6,787 | 991 |
| Hispanic | 480 | 189 | 9 |
| Other Race | 333 | 122 | |
| 2+ Races | 143 | 128 | 18 |
| Asian | 76 | 76 | 32 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
Copiah County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
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$30,506
Average Earnings
$37,500
Average Male
$24,656
Average Female
Copiah County, Mississippi Earnings by Educational Attainment
Copiah County, Mississippi Language by Age
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Copiah County, Mississippi Language
97.14% of Copiah County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 2.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.30% of the population.
Copiah County, Mississippi Language
Copiah County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 14,119 | 4,700 | 33.29% |
| White | 12,160 | 1,702 | 14.00% |
| Hispanic | 886 | 176 | 19.86% |
| Multiple | 381 | 104 | 27.30% |
| Other | 449 | 103 | 22.94% |
24.00%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.05%
Male Poverty Rate
27.60%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Copiah County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Copiah County, Mississippi is Black, with 33.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Copiah County, Mississippi is White, with 14.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.46%.
Copiah County, Mississippi Poverty
Copiah County, Mississippi Poverty Rate by Education
Copiah County, Mississippi Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
41.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.4%
Male Marriage Rate
39.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Copiah County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
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Copiah 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.
Copiah County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
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Copiah County, Mississippi Marital Status
Copiah County, Mississippi Veterans by War
Copiah County, Mississippi Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 704 | 6.78% |
| Black | 359 | 3.31% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 7.41% |
| Other Race | 14 | 3.86% |
Copiah County, Mississippi Veterans by Race
Copiah County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
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6.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
Copiah County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
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51.6%
Labor Force Participation
47.8%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
Copiah County, Mississippi Employment by Age
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Copiah County, Mississippi Employment by Race
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Copiah County, Mississippi Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.38%
Native Born
1.62%
Foreign Born
0.74%
Non Citizen
0.88%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.38% of Copiah County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 85.86% having been born in Mississippi. 0.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Copiah County, Mississippi Place of Birth
- 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