Covington County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Covington County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28031
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 031
Geography
- Land Area
- 413.82 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.11 sq mi
- Total Area
- 414.93 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.633331
- Longitude
- -89.548897
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 17,964
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 13,556
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,665 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 301 | 1.7% |
| White | 10,840 | 60.3% |
| Black | 6,335 | 35.3% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 51 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 188 | 1.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,370 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 180 | 1.3% |
| White | 8,455 | 62.4% |
| Black | 4,676 | 34.5% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 131 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 51 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 32 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 18,148
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $49,535
- Poverty Rate
- 19.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,526
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,880 | 60.0% |
| Black | 6,313 | 34.8% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,402
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,099 | 25.0% |
| Republican | 4,027 | 32.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,274 | 42.5% |
| Other | 2 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,742 | 46.3% |
| Female | 6,411 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,897 | 47.5% |
| Hispanic | 121 | 1.0% |
| Black | 5,954 | 48.0% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,605
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 37.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,427 | 41.2% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 13.2% |
| Black | 2,026 | 34.0% |
| Asian | 10 | 18.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,107 | 36.7% |
| Female | 2,441 | 38.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,201 (26.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,129 (17.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,397
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $123,011
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $685
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.7%
- Public Transit
- 1.8%
- Work From Home
- 5.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.