Covington County, Mississippi Population 2022
Covington County, Mississippi's estimated population is 18,069 with a growth rate of -1.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Covington County, Mississippi is the 50th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 19,577 and has seen a growth of -7.70% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 2,230 | 0.00% | |
| 1830 | 2,551 | 321 | 14.39% |
| 1840 | 2,717 | 166 | 6.51% |
| 1850 | 3,338 | 621 | 22.86% |
| 1860 | 4,408 | 1,070 | 32.06% |
| 1870 | 4,753 | 345 | 7.83% |
| 1880 | 5,993 | 1,240 | 26.09% |
| 1890 | 8,299 | 2,306 | 38.48% |
| 1900 | 13,076 | 4,777 | 57.56% |
| 1910 | 16,909 | 3,833 | 29.31% |
| 1920 | 14,869 | -2,040 | -12.06% |
| 1930 | 15,028 | 159 | 1.07% |
| 1940 | 17,030 | 2,002 | 13.32% |
| 1950 | 16,036 | -994 | -5.84% |
| 1960 | 13,637 | -2,399 | -14.96% |
| 1970 | 14,002 | 365 | 2.68% |
| 1980 | 15,927 | 1,925 | 13.75% |
| 1990 | 16,527 | 600 | 3.77% |
| 2010 | 19,577 | 3,050 | 18.45% |
| 2011 | 19,485 | -92 | -0.47% |
| 2012 | 19,443 | -42 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 19,208 | -235 | -1.21% |
| 2014 | 19,151 | -57 | -0.30% |
| 2015 | 19,243 | 92 | 0.48% |
| 2016 | 19,174 | -69 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 19,014 | -160 | -0.83% |
| 2018 | 18,825 | -189 | -0.99% |
| 2019 | 18,636 | -189 | -1.00% |
| 2020 | 18,447 | -189 | -1.01% |
| 2021 | 18,258 | -189 | -1.02% |
| 2022 | 18,069 | -189 | -1.04% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,692 | 62.16% |
| Black or African American | 6,961 | 37.01% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 67 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race | 2 | 0.01% |
| Two or More Races | 83 | 0.44% |
Covington County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,042 | 2.64 | 75.2 |
| Married | 3,539 | 3.15 | 86 |
| Male | 199 | 3.68 | 84.9 |
| Female | 1,276 | 3.43 | 61.3 |
| Non Family | 2,028 | 1.13 | 64.2 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 745 | 6.01% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,527 | 12.33% |
| High School Graduate | 4,177 | 33.72% |
| Some College | 2,798 | 22.59% |
| Associates Degree | 1,319 | 10.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,253 | 10.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 568 | 4.59% |
Covington County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 261 | 189 | 68 |
| White | 7,922 | 6,621 | 1,222 |
| Black | 4,199 | 3,300 | 526 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
$26,117
Average Earnings
$36,091
Average Male
$21,544
Average Female
Covington County, Mississippi Language by Age
Covington County, Mississippi Language
98.37% of Covington County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 1.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.07% of the population.
Covington County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 67 | 67 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 440 | 197 | 44.77% |
| Black | 6,891 | 2,948 | 42.78% |
| White | 11,170 | 1,414 | 12.66% |
| Other | NaN% |
24.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.34%
Male Poverty Rate
27.53%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Covington County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Covington County, Mississippi is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Covington 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 9.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.09%.
Covington County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Covington County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
Covington County, Mississippi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Covington County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 767 | 8.43% |
| Black | 273 | 5.45% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 17.82% |
Covington County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
0.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.7%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
87.42%
Born in Covington County, Mississippi
99.14%
Native Born
0.86%
Foreign Born
0.45%
Non Citizen
0.41%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.14% of Covington County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 87.42% having been born in Mississippi. 0.45% 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