Coahoma County, MS Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Coahoma County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,585 | 2,949,037 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 35.3 | 60.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -2.51% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.7 | 36.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,463 | 1,131,698 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Coahoma County declined by 24.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 20,808 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Coahoma County has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Coahoma County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $36,426 | $55,084 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.88% | 4.47% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 10.1% | 5.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Coahoma County is about 34% lower than in Mississippi.
Housing
| Metric | Coahoma County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $59,285 | $119,791 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $719 | $923 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 52.0% | 69.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Coahoma County is about 6.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $719 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Coahoma County spend about 27 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 111 hours, about 4.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Coahoma County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.3 | 21.4 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 26.6 | 42.8 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 111 | 178 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,437 | $5,533 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.7% | 5.3% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,818 | 6,176 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 346 | 914 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Mississippi:
Sharkey County (13.0 min), Coahoma County (13.3 min), Leflore County (13.4 min).
Slowest:
Wilkinson County (35.9 min), Greene County (33.2 min), Stone County (32.7 min).
The average commute time in Coahoma County is 13 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Mississippi.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Coahoma County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Coahoma County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.5% | 21.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | 2.52 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Mississippi:
Madison County (0.4), Lafayette County (0.3), Oktibbeha County (0.3).
Lowest:
Issaquena County (0.1), Tallahatchie County (0.2), Greene County (0.2).
Health
Coahoma County has a health index of D, which means it is barely healthy.
| Metric | Coahoma County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.4 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 27.8% | 23.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 24.3% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Mississippi:
Madison County (0.8), Lafayette County (0.8), Oktibbeha County (0.8).
Lowest:
Holmes County (0.7), Quitman County (0.7), Sharkey County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Coahoma County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Coahoma County, Mississippi?
The population of Coahoma County, Mississippi is 20,585, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Coahoma County, Mississippi?
The population density of Coahoma County, Mississippi is 35.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Coahoma County, Mississippi?
The median household income in Coahoma County, Mississippi is $36,426, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Coahoma County, Mississippi?
The median home price in Coahoma County, Mississippi is $59,285, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Coahoma County, Mississippi?
The unemployment rate in Coahoma County, Mississippi is 10.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.