Copiah County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Copiah County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28029
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 029
Geography
- Land Area
- 777.29 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.18 sq mi
- Total Area
- 779.46 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.866915
- Longitude
- -90.448758
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 27,521
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 21,335
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 26,564 | 96.5% |
| Hispanic | 954 | 3.5% |
| White | 12,123 | 44.0% |
| Black | 14,173 | 51.5% |
| Asian | 83 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,916 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 417 | 2.0% |
| White | 9,962 | 46.7% |
| Black | 10,753 | 50.4% |
| Asian | 85 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 126 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 27,855
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $51,498
- Poverty Rate
- 22.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,149
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,008 | 43.1% |
| Black | 14,080 | 50.5% |
| Asian | 82 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 18,361
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,686 | 36.4% |
| Republican | 4,287 | 23.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 7,386 | 40.2% |
| Other | 2 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,121 | 44.2% |
| Female | 9,658 | 52.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,136 | 28.0% |
| Hispanic | 266 | 1.4% |
| Black | 12,327 | 67.1% |
| Asian | 106 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,597
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 35.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,161 | 42.1% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 16.2% |
| Black | 4,163 | 33.8% |
| Asian | 24 | 22.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,860 | 35.2% |
| Female | 3,628 | 37.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,951 (26.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,680 (19.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 12,475
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $116,732
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $776
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 3.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.