Covington County Summary

Life in Covington County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Covington County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Covington County:

  • The population in Covington County is 18,323.

  • The median home value in Covington County is $146,317.

  • The median income in Covington County is $40,164.

  • The median rent in Covington County is $711.

  • The unemployment rate in Covington County is 5.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Covington County is 23.6%.

  • The average high in Covington County is 81.6° and there are 127.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Covington County

List Of Cities & Towns in Covington County

Collins, MS Population 2,270

Mount Olive, MS Population 1,405

Seminary, MS Population 350

Map Of Covington County

Covington County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Covington County is 81.6°.

  • There are 81.04 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 127.0 inches of rain each year with 0.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:28 hours of sun each day in Covington County.

StatCovington County
Mean High81.6
Nice Days81.04
Rainfall127.0
Snowfall0.4
Sunny_hours5:28
81.6°
Average High
127.0
Inches of Rain

Covington County Photos

Covington County Courthousec Collinsc Ms
Source: Wikipedia User JonathanTheLibrarian | CC BY-SA 4.0

Covington County Demographics

Population over time in Covington County

The current population in Covington County is 18,323. The population has decreased -2.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 18,491 -1.7%
2021 18,810 -0.9%
2020 18,978 -

Gender in Covington County

  • Covington County is 50.9% female with 9,322 female residents.

  • Covington County is 49.1% male with 9,001 male residents.

Female
50.9% (9,322)
Male
49.1% (9,001)
Gender Covington County MS USA
Female 50.9% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 49.1% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Covington County

Covington County is:

  • 59.5% White with 10,901 White residents.

  • 34.9% African American with 6,394 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 22 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 32 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 16 Other residents.

  • 2.7% Two Or More with 493 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.5% Hispanic with 465 Hispanic residents.

White
59.5% (10,901)
African American
34.9% (6,394)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.1% (22)
Hawaiian
0.2% (32)
Other
0.1% (16)
Two Or More
2.7% (493)
Hispanic
2.5% (465)

Table: Covington County By Race

Race Covington County MS USA
White 59.5% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 34.9% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.7% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.5% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Covington County, Mississippi

  • 9.3% of households in Covington County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 12.2% of households in Covington County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Covington County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Covington County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 16.3% of households in Covington County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Covington County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Covington County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Covington County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Covington County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.7% of households in Covington County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
9.3% (1,707)
$10,000 to $14,999
12.2% (2,239)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.7% (2,511)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.2% (1,312)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.3% (2,982)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.8% (2,532)
$75,000 to $99,999
7.8% (1,433)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.5% (2,287)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.5% (822)
$200,000 or more
2.7% (495)
Income Covington County MS USA
Less than $10,000 9.3% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 12.2% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.7% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.2% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.3% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.8% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 7.8% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.5% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.5% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.7% 4.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Covington County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Covington County completed < 9th grade.

  • 13.0% of adults in Covington County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Covington County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Covington County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Covington County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Covington County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Covington County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Covington County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Covington County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (916)
9-12th Grade
13% (2,381)
High School / GED
32% (5,863)
Some College
22% (4,031)
Associate's Degree
12% (2,198)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (2,015)
Master's Degree
4% (732)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (183)
Education Covington County MS USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 13% 9% 6%
High School / GED 32% 30% 26%
Some College 22% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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