Copiah County's estimated 2026 population is 27,365 with a growth rate of -0.48% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Copiah County is the 32nd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 29,436 and has seen a growth of -7.04% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.6 years
Female: 42.1 years
Male: 37.6 years
There are 21,602 adults, (5,315 of whom are seniors) in Copiah County.
Female: 14,449 (51.9%)
Male: 13,406 (48.1%)
The racial composition of Copiah County includes 50.55% Black or African American, 43.11% White, 4.01% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 14,080 | 50.55% |
| White | 12,008 | 43.11% |
| Other race | 1,117 | 4.01% |
| Two or more races | 556 | 2% |
| Asian | 82 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.04% |
Copiah County's average per capita income is $38,902. Household income levels show a median of $49,089. The poverty rate stands at 22.97%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,046 | - |
| Families | $59,236 | $94,019 |
| Households | $49,089 | $78,358 |
| Non Families | $22,785 | $35,594 |
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