Population 27,855 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Copiah County
Household size in Copiah County
| Period | Copiah County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.77 | 2.70 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.71 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.94 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.14 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in Copiah County average 2.74 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Copiah County has larger households than the great majority of Mississippi counties.
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 Copiah County
| Period | Copiah County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3 | 35.9 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.0 | 36.9 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.2 | 37.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.9 | 39.1 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +3.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 40.9, the median age in Copiah County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Jackson area as a whole, where the median age is 39.1. The median age has climbed from 37.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Copiah County
| Period | Copiah County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 17.1% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 16.8% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 15.7% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 14.7% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Copiah County (12.8%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. Still, single parents are less common here than in the Jackson area as a whole (14.7%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points, as it has nationally.
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 Copiah County
Renters in Copiah County
| Period | Copiah County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 31.3% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 32.4% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 32.4% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.6% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +1.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in Copiah County rent their homes (25.6%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Just over six in ten owners (63.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Copiah County
| Period | Copiah County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 11.3% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 12.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 13.3% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 12.0% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +0.7 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.0% of the housing in Copiah County, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.7 points, 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 Copiah County
| Period | Copiah County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1982 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1983 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1984 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1987 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Copiah County are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Copiah County
| Period | Copiah County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $533 | $796 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $596 | $862 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $737 | $940 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $794 | $1,161 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$261 | +$364 | +$315 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Copiah County costs $794 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $261 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the south.
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 Copiah County
Bachelor's degrees in Copiah County
| Period | Copiah County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 28.1% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 28.8% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 29.7% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 33.0% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Copiah County: 18.9% 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 4.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the east.
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 Copiah County
| Period | Copiah County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.9% | 83.3% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.9% | 85.3% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.7% | 86.9% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.5% | 88.8% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +5.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in Copiah County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 9.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Copiah County
| Period | Copiah County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 8.0% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 9.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 7.2% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 5.7% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in Copiah County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Copiah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copiah County | 2.74 | 40.9 | 12.8% | 25.6% | 19.0% | 1985 | $794 | 18.9% | 86.5% | 5.6% |
| Simpson County | 2.67 | 41.7 | 13.9% | 18.6% | 18.7% | 1988 | $877 | 16.0% | 83.0% | 4.1% |
| Claiborne County | 2.57 | 37.0 | 13.2% | 23.5% | 31.6% | 1983 | $601 | 17.5% | 83.4% | 5.4% |
| Jefferson County | 2.87 | 43.9 | 22.0% | 17.1% | 25.1% | 1986 | $669 | 11.9% | 80.1% | 2.0% |
| Smith County | 2.66 | 42.0 | 13.4% | 12.6% | 16.1% | 1988 | $671 | 16.1% | 85.6% | 4.5% |
| Tensas Parish | 2.36 | 51.8 | 10.5% | 25.8% | 43.4% | 1972 | $566 | 14.6% | 80.9% | 10.3% |
| Jasper County | 2.42 | 42.2 | 13.3% | 17.9% | 17.9% | 1989 | $705 | 13.5% | 90.5% | 8.2% |
| LaSalle Parish | 2.91 | 37.8 | 13.8% | 19.4% | 18.9% | 1981 | $713 | 14.5% | 80.6% | 5.4% |
| Winn Parish | 2.53 | 41.0 | 15.7% | 28.8% | 25.1% | 1977 | $767 | 14.9% | 84.0% | 6.2% |
| Natchitoches Parish | 2.37 | 36.5 | 13.4% | 39.1% | 22.9% | 1986 | $907 | 23.3% | 86.5% | 5.6% |
| Butler County | 2.43 | 43.2 | 13.3% | 34.2% | 22.5% | 1980 | $783 | 13.5% | 86.8% | 6.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Copiah 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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