George County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- George County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28039
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 039
Geography
- Land Area
- 478.70 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.95 sq mi
- Total Area
- 483.65 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.855431
- Longitude
- -88.642268
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 25,012
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 18,311
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 24,362 | 97.4% |
| Hispanic | 649 | 2.6% |
| White | 21,797 | 87.1% |
| Black | 1,856 | 7.4% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 28 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 29 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,911 | 97.8% |
| Hispanic | 406 | 2.2% |
| White | 16,107 | 88.0% |
| Black | 1,519 | 8.3% |
| Asian | 80 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 247 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 25 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 25,170
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $63,680
- Poverty Rate
- 17.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,457
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 21,696 | 86.2% |
| Black | 1,811 | 7.2% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 14,824
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,004 | 13.5% |
| Republican | 6,537 | 44.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,282 | 42.4% |
| Other | 1 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,946 | 46.9% |
| Female | 7,733 | 52.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,908 | 87.1% |
| Hispanic | 203 | 1.4% |
| Black | 826 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,338
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 42.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,705 | 44.2% |
| Hispanic | 57 | 28.1% |
| Black | 240 | 29.1% |
| Asian | 13 | 30.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,976 | 42.8% |
| Female | 3,300 | 42.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,918 (30.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,881 (17.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 10,373
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $170,915
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $852
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 85.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 4.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.