Copiah County, Mississippi Population 2022
Copiah County, Mississippi's estimated population is 27,060 with a growth rate of -1.22% 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 -8.07% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 7,001 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 8,954 | 1,953 | 27.90% |
| 1850 | 11,794 | 2,840 | 31.72% |
| 1860 | 15,398 | 3,604 | 30.56% |
| 1870 | 20,608 | 5,210 | 33.84% |
| 1880 | 27,552 | 6,944 | 33.70% |
| 1890 | 30,233 | 2,681 | 9.73% |
| 1900 | 34,395 | 4,162 | 13.77% |
| 1910 | 35,914 | 1,519 | 4.42% |
| 1920 | 28,672 | -7,242 | -20.16% |
| 1930 | 31,614 | 2,942 | 10.26% |
| 1940 | 33,974 | 2,360 | 7.47% |
| 1950 | 30,493 | -3,481 | -10.25% |
| 1960 | 27,051 | -3,442 | -11.29% |
| 1970 | 24,749 | -2,302 | -8.51% |
| 1980 | 26,503 | 1,754 | 7.09% |
| 1990 | 27,592 | 1,089 | 4.11% |
| 2010 | 29,434 | 1,842 | 6.68% |
| 2011 | 29,278 | -156 | -0.53% |
| 2012 | 29,047 | -231 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 28,941 | -106 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 28,977 | 36 | 0.12% |
| 2015 | 28,865 | -112 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 28,647 | -218 | -0.76% |
| 2017 | 28,528 | -119 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 28,400 | -128 | -0.45% |
| 2019 | 28,065 | -335 | -1.18% |
| 2020 | 27,730 | -335 | -1.19% |
| 2021 | 27,395 | -335 | -1.21% |
| 2022 | 27,060 | -335 | -1.22% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,615 | 44.51% |
| Black or African American | 14,683 | 51.81% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 0.02% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.16% |
| Some Other Race | 490 | 1.73% |
| Two or More Races | 499 | 1.76% |
Copiah County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,568 | 2.87 | 79 |
| Married | 4,352 | 3.38 | 89.6 |
| Male | 355 | 4.47 | 69 |
| Female | 1,890 | 4.11 | 58.8 |
| Non Family | 2,971 | 1.14 | 77.3 |
3.59
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 890 | 4.72% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,104 | 11.16% |
| High School Graduate | 6,539 | 34.69% |
| Some College | 3,867 | 20.52% |
| Associates Degree | 2,281 | 12.10% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,379 | 12.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 788 | 4.18% |
Copiah County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Asian | 16 | 16 | 8 |
| White | 9,120 | 8,158 | 1,733 |
| Black | 9,174 | 7,347 | 1,395 |
| 2+ Races | 128 | 107 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 405 | 221 | 9 |
| Other Race | 292 | 151 |
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%.
$32,054
Average Earnings
$40,913
Average Male
$25,728
Average Female
Copiah County, Mississippi Language by Age
Copiah County, Mississippi Language
97.71% of Copiah County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 2.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.97% of the population.
Copiah County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 45 | 29 | 64.44% |
| Hispanic | 913 | 311 | 34.06% |
| Multiple | 487 | 146 | 29.98% |
| Black | 14,118 | 4,159 | 29.46% |
| White | 12,010 | 1,375 | 11.45% |
| Other | 173 | NaN% |
21.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.63%
Male Poverty Rate
23.93%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Copiah County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Copiah County, Mississippi is Asian, with 64.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Copiah County, Mississippi is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.14%.
Copiah County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
41.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Copiah County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
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 35-44.
Copiah County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 681 | 6.63% |
| Black | 353 | 3.23% |
| Other Race | 19 | 5.05% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 14.04% |
Copiah County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
14.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.8%
Labor Force Participation
47.9%
Employment Rate
7.4%
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
87.57%
Born in Copiah County, Mississippi
98.78%
Native Born
1.22%
Foreign Born
0.64%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.78% of Copiah County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 87.57% having been born in Mississippi. 0.64% 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