Mississippi Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,855 (100%) |
| Population Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 56 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $49,089 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,882 |
| Median Home Value | $114,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,475 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,485 (60.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,575 (20.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,415 (19.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 10,060 |
| Average Household Size | 2.66 |
| Family Households | 6,829 (67.9%) |
The table below compares Copiah County to the other 82 counties and county equivalents in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 31 | 63rd |
| Population Density | # 47 | 44th |
| Median Household Income | # 45 | 47th |
| Per Capita Income | # 28 | 67th |
| Diversity Index | # 12 | 86th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
