George County, Mississippi Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
George County, MS Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below averageHealthier than 74% of counties in Mississippi
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D
Income Well below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | George County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,170 | 2,946,497 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 52.1 | 60.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.96% | -0.18% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.3 | 36.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,302 | 1,145,227 | 130,235,071 |
Population in George County grew by 14.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 25,170 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in George County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 22.2% of residents. That is about the same share as Mississippi.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,581 22.2% on par
- Millennials 29–44 5,104 20.3% on par
- Gen X 45–60 4,944 19.6% +0.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,126 16.4% -1.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Mississippi, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.3% of the people living in George County and men 50.7%.
- Women 49.3% Mississippi 51.5%
- Men 50.7% Mississippi 48.5%
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Economy
George County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | George County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,773 | $56,669 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.31% | 4.27% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in George County is about 5% higher than in Mississippi.
Housing
| Metric | George County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $59,090 | $130,069 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $843 | $954 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 82.1% | 70.0% | 65.2% |
The median home price in George County is about 5.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $843 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in George County spend about 62 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 259 hours, about 10.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | George County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.1 | 21.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 62.3 | 43.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 259 | 179 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,041 | $5,558 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 4.6% | 5.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,374 | 6,176 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 705 | 914 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Mississippi:
Sharkey County (11.9 min), Coahoma County (13.2 min), Leflore County (15.2 min).
Slowest:
Wilkinson County (36.8 min), Tate County (32.8 min), Greene County (32.7 min).
The average commute time in George County is 31 minutes, longer than the 22 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
George County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | George County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.4% | 21.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
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
George County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | George County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.8 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.3% | 23.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.4% | 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).
George County, MS Compared With Nearby Counties
How George County, MS compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George County, MS | 25,170 | $59,773 #2/3 | $59,090 #3/3 | 31.1 min #3/3 |
| Jackson County, MS | 145,249 | $66,191 | $147,902 | 22.2 min |
| Mobile County, AL | 411,339 | $59,015 | $160,326 | 22.7 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about George County, Mississippi.
What is the population of George County, Mississippi?
About 25,170 people live in George County, Mississippi, in 9,302 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 37.3, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is George County, Mississippi mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, George County, Mississippi has 52 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 60% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is George County, Mississippi an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 1.0 times the median household income ($59,090 against $59,773), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $843 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in George County, Mississippi?
Unemployment in George County, Mississippi is 7.4%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How common is a college degree in George County, Mississippi?
15.4% of adults in George County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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