2023 ACS Census Data · Population 20,808
Coahoma County is a small county in Mississippi with a population of 20,808. The median household income is $36,259, 44% below the national average. The poverty rate is 36.3%, median home value is $86,400, and 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 21% below the national average.
Population
20,808
2023 estimate
Rank #1830 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$36,259
Household
Rank #3106 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$86,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #3099 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
19.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #2083 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
53.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
25% below Mississippi avg·44% below national avg
Poverty Rate
66% below Mississippi avg·142% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% above Mississippi avg·8% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$23,098
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
36.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
52.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
32% below Mississippi avg·59% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
8% below Mississippi avg·23% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
28% below Mississippi avg·29% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
24% below Mississippi avg·29% below national avg
Housing Units
10,188
Households
8,463
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,232
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
75.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
0% above Mississippi avg·21% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% below Mississippi avg·7% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
15.7%
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