George County Summary

Life in George County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in George 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 George County:

  • The population in George County is 24,547.

  • The median home value in George County is $185,504.

  • The median income in George County is $51,349.

  • The median rent in George County is $796.

  • The unemployment rate in George County is 10.4%.

  • The poverty rate in George County is 20.9%.

  • The average high in George County is 81.5° and there are 140.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in George County

List Of Cities & Towns in George County

Lucedale, MS Population 2,914

Map Of George County

George County, MS Weather

  • The average high in George County is 81.5°.

  • There are 84.88 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 140.5 inches of rain each year with 0.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:26 hours of sun each day in George County.

StatGeorge County
Mean High81.5
Nice Days84.88
Rainfall140.5
Snowfall0.2
Sunny_hours5:26
81.5°
Average High
140.5
Inches of Rain

George County Demographics

Population over time in George County

The current population in George County is 24,547. The population has increased 1.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 24,260 0.7%
2021 24,098 0.8%
2020 23,917 -

Gender in George County

  • George County is 49.3% female with 12,107 female residents.

  • George County is 50.7% male with 12,440 male residents.

Female
49.3% (12,107)
Male
50.7% (12,440)
Gender George County MS USA
Female 49.3% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 50.7% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in George County

George County is:

  • 86.3% White with 21,195 White residents.

  • 7.7% African American with 1,888 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 58 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 159 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.9% Two Or More with 459 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.2% Hispanic with 788 Hispanic residents.

White
86.3% (21,195)
African American
7.7% (1,888)
American Indian
0.2% (58)
Asian
0.6% (159)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.9% (459)
Hispanic
3.2% (788)

Table: George County By Race

Race George County MS USA
White 86.3% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 7.7% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.9% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.2% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For George County, Mississippi

  • 8.4% of households in George County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.6% of households in George County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.3% of households in George County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.8% of households in George County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.1% of households in George County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.5% of households in George County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.6% of households in George County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.4% of households in George County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.1% of households in George County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.3% of households in George County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.4% (2,050)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.6% (1,375)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.3% (2,764)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.8% (2,162)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.1% (3,696)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.5% (4,046)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.6% (3,103)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.4% (3,291)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.1% (1,249)
$200,000 or more
3.3% (806)
Income George County MS USA
Less than $10,000 8.4% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.6% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.3% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.8% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.1% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.5% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.6% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.4% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.1% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.3% 4.7% 11.4%

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

  • 4.0% of adults in George County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in George County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 36.0% of adults in George County completed high school / ged.

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

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

  • 12.0% of adults in George County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in George County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in George County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in George County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (981)
9-12th Grade
10% (2,454)
High School / GED
36% (8,836)
Some College
22% (5,400)
Associate's Degree
12% (2,945)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (2,945)
Master's Degree
3% (736)
Professional Degree
1% (245)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education George County MS USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 9% 6%
High School / GED 36% 30% 26%
Some College 22% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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