Coahoma County, Mississippi Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Coahoma County, Mississippi, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Coahoma County, Mississippi. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Coahoma County, Mississippi. The estimated population of Coahoma County, Mississippi is 21,839 people, with a median age of 35.9.

We can look at the total population in Coahoma County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,839
 -3.73% -10.11%
2020
22,685
 -2.45% -
2019
23,255
 -2.3% -
2018
23,802
 -2.03% -
2017
24,296
 - -

Population of Coahoma County, Mississippi by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
20%
21.6%
 -7.41%
Black/African American
75.3%
77.1%
 -2.33%
Native
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%
Hispanic
1.7%
0.1%
 +1,600.00%
Asian
0.5%
0.5%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
0.5%
 +300.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Coahoma County, Mississippi by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.9 +1.41% 34 +5.26% 37.2 -0.27%
2020 35.4 +1.72% 32.3 +0.94% 37.3 +1.08%
2019 34.8 +1.75% 32 +1.91% 36.9 +3.07%
2018 34.2 +0.59% 31.4 -0.63% 35.8 +0.28%
2017 34 - 31.6 - 35.7 -

The median age of Coahoma County, Mississippi gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,942 -25.72% 2,040 -16.74% 1,483 1,718
10 to 19 1,869 +2.55% 1,749 -7.49% 1,916 1,619
20 to 29 1,592 -22.16% 1,767 -14.44% 1,264 1,525
30 to 39 1,227 -21.25% 1,516 -7.24% 986 1,404
40 to 49 1,136 -2.71% 1,560 -18% 1,105 1,295
50 to 59 1,390 -18.66% 1,709 -10.05% 1,148 1,543
60 to 69 1,199 +7.96% 1,351 -8.6% 1,295 1,232
70+ 847 +8.14% 1,402 -0.71% 916 1,390

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Coahoma County, Mississippi is $31,312.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Coahoma County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $28,694.00
  • 45 to 64
    $35,262.00
  • 65 and over
    $31,031.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Coahoma County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Coahoma County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Coahoma County, Mississippi is currently $49,543.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.57% of households in Coahoma County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Coahoma County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    42.86%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.18%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.99%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.49%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    5.25%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.66%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.57%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Coahoma County is $20,567.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Coahoma County by the total population of Coahoma County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Coahoma County, Mississippi, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Coahoma County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.35%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.98%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.35%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40.07%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.25%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Coahoma County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Coahoma County over the age of 16 is 16,561.

Of those people, a total of 50.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Coahoma County is 45.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,458 18.80% 34.70%
20 to 24 years 1,350 42.10% 25.80%
25 to 29 years 1,439 67.50% 9.80%
30 to 34 years 1,189 75.30% 16.50%
35 to 44 years 2,443 79.70% 7.70%
45 to 54 years 2,513 64.00% 3.00%
55 to 59 years 1,336 61.50% 6.20%
60 to 64 years 1,490 40.10% 1.50%
65 to 74 years 2,025 24.10% 10.40%
75 years and over 1,318 12.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Coahoma County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,744 44.20% 2.20%
Black or African American 12,293 51.60% 11.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 77 63.60% 0.00%
Asian 75 58.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 68 29.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 304 74.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 292 53.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,679 44.40% 2.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Coahoma County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Coahoma County is 7,538, with median earnings of $26,025.00.

Women in Coahoma County, Mississippi earning approximately 63.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,538 $26,025.00
Male 3,486 $33,672.00
Female 4,052 $21,483.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 753 $56,250.00
Business and Financial 139 $42,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 6 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 134 $78,604.00
Community and Social Service 164 $39,474.00
Legal 29 $135,625.00
Educational and Library 642 $33,797.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 65 $17,228.00
Healthcare Practitioners 574 $49,857.00
Healthcare Support 430 $16,563.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 113 $25,375.00
Law Enforcement 150 $26,951.00
Food Preparation and Serving 511 $15,802.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 536 $16,642.00
Personal Care and Service 296 $15,761.00
Sales 753 $22,367.00
Office and Administrative Support 581 $27,792.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 163 $20,091.00
Construction and Extraction 106 $17,500.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 385 $36,250.00
Production 442 $24,886.00
Transportation and Material Moving 295 $14,583.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 465 $73,984.00 288 $38,103.00
Business and Financial 95 $112,917.00 44 $31,154.00
Computer and Mathematical 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 134 $78,604.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 45 $12,446.00 119 $41,051.00
Legal 16 $150,714.00 13 $36,806.00
Educational and Library 254 $38,750.00 388 $29,545.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $56,964.00 42 $15,978.00
Healthcare Practitioners 94 $37,232.00 480 $50,625.00
Healthcare Support 24 $0.00 406 $16,797.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 86 $31,786.00 27 $15,750.00
Law Enforcement 69 $29,375.00 81 $26,418.00
Food Preparation and Serving 89 $16,354.00 422 $15,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 177 $14,727.00 359 $17,474.00
Personal Care and Service 98 $31,090.00 198 $10,208.00
Sales 263 $51,625.00 490 $14,390.00
Office and Administrative Support 181 $21,352.00 400 $33,581.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 163 $20,091.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 81 $25,313.00 25 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 385 $36,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 320 $26,667.00 122 $20,585.00
Transportation and Material Moving 215 $38,291.00 80 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 8,301 households in Coahoma County, with an average household size of 2.55 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,098 families in Coahoma County with an average family size of 3.36 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,178 613 2,307 3,203
Average Household Size 3.04 3.41 3.86 1.12
Total Families 2,178 613 2,307 0
Average Household Size 3.01 3.22 3.72 0

Poverty

Of the 5,098 families in Coahoma County, 30.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Coahoma County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 10,231 housing units in Coahoma County, Mississippi.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,301 81.14%
Vacant 1,930 18.86%

32.46% of the total 10,231 housing units in Coahoma County are rental units. This is approximately 3,321 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,547 are occupied by the owner - or 44.44% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Coahoma County is $619.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Coahoma County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    433
  • Less than $500
    1,122
  • $500 to $999
    1,950
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    240
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    4
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    5
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Coahoma County is $74,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Coahoma County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,434
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,439
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    755
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    317
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    364
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    103
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    115
  • $1,000,000 or more
    20

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Coahoma County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Coahoma County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    682
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,000
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,748
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,408
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,054
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,037
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,456
  • 2000 to 2009
    635
  • 2010 to 2013
    211
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Coahoma County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,057
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,148
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,617
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,479

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Coahoma County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Coahoma County that commute to work in a particular way.

20.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Coahoma County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    313
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,580
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,944
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    750
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    475
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    202
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    284
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    55
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    82
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    544
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    449
  • 90 or more minutes
    152

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Coahoma County, Mississippi in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Coahoma County, Mississippi

We have data for 11 places in Coahoma County, Mississippi. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.