Covington County's estimated 2026 population is 17,754 with a growth rate of -0.8% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Covington County is the 50th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 19,578 and has seen a growth of -9.32% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.3 years
Female: 39.7 years
Male: 33.7 years
There are 13,738 adults, (3,199 of whom are seniors) in Covington County.
Female: 8,718 (48%)
Male: 9,430 (52%)
The racial composition of Covington County includes 59.95% White, 34.79% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,880 | 59.95% |
| Black or African American | 6,313 | 34.79% |
| Two or more races | 584 | 3.22% |
| Other race | 268 | 1.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 54 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.03% |
Covington County's average per capita income is $41,469. Household income levels show a median of $45,051. The poverty rate stands at 19.77%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,765 | - |
| Families | $59,769 | $80,589 |
| Households | $45,051 | $68,677 |
| Non Families | $21,464 | $36,857 |
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