Population 20,540 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Coahoma County
Household size in Coahoma County
| Period | Coahoma County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.44 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in Coahoma County are small: just 2.38 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.83, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Coahoma County
| Period | Coahoma County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.0 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.1 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.9 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Coahoma County is 37.9 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.0, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Coahoma County
| Period | Coahoma County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.7% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.1% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about a quarter of households in Coahoma County (25.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Mississippi county has a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Coahoma County
Renters in Coahoma County
| Period | Coahoma County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.0% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.2% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.4% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.9% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Coahoma County than nationally: 47.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. About two-thirds of owners (65.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Mississippi's 82 counties, only two have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Coahoma County
| Period | Coahoma County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Coahoma County: 17.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Coahoma County
| Period | Coahoma County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
Coahoma County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1970, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center. Coahoma County has the oldest homes of any Mississippi county.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Coahoma County
| Period | Coahoma County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $555 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $538 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $621 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $757 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$203 | +$315 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Coahoma County costs $757 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $203 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Coahoma County
Bachelor's degrees in Coahoma County
| Period | Coahoma County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Coahoma County: 19.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Coahoma County
| Period | Coahoma County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.4% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.5% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.8% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.6% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Coahoma County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.2 points, as it has nationally. Coahoma County has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Mississippi counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Coahoma County
| Period | Coahoma County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Coahoma County: 10.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Few Mississippi counties have higher unemployment: only seven of 82. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.2 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Coahoma County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coahoma County | 2.38 | 37.9 | 25.1% | 47.9% | 17.0% | 1970 | $757 | 19.2% | 80.6% | 10.6% |
| Quitman County | 2.17 | 40.4 | 19.3% | 35.3% | 12.4% | 1972 | $668 | 17.1% | 81.2% | 11.7% |
| Panola County | 2.71 | 39.2 | 16.3% | 28.9% | 15.3% | 1986 | $939 | 17.2% | 83.5% | 6.0% |
| Lafayette County | 2.77 | 34.7 | 9.0% | 36.2% | 32.5% | 1999 | $1,101 | 52.4% | 93.5% | 2.1% |
| Jefferson County | 2.65 | 40.0 | 16.2% | 38.2% | 21.1% | 1978 | $945 | 20.7% | 88.5% | 9.9% |
| Pontotoc County | 2.65 | 36.4 | 11.3% | 30.2% | 16.1% | 1989 | $880 | 18.6% | 78.9% | 3.1% |
| Grant County | 2.65 | 39.8 | 9.7% | 19.3% | 12.6% | 1991 | $814 | 22.9% | 90.6% | 4.3% |
| Lee County | 2.57 | 38.2 | 12.2% | 29.2% | 13.3% | 1987 | $960 | 27.7% | 87.0% | 5.2% |
| Itawamba County | 2.42 | 39.5 | 10.1% | 21.0% | 10.3% | 1985 | $829 | 16.3% | 87.6% | 4.9% |
| Hot Spring County | 2.52 | 43.0 | 7.8% | 23.5% | 13.7% | 1982 | $813 | 18.3% | 89.9% | 3.5% |
| Marion County | 2.75 | 43.5 | 9.7% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 1979 | $661 | 13.7% | 83.4% | 5.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Park County, CO · Ohio County, KY · Ouachita County, AR · Owen County, IN · Owyhee County, ID · Pacific County, WA · Page County, VA · Pamlico County, NC · Panola County, TX · Oglala Lakota County, SD
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Coahoma County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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