County · Mississippi
Coahoma County, Mississippi
Coahoma County, Mississippi. Coahoma County had 19,849 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 7.2% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). It holds 10 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 4 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 28027.
Coahoma County is the county of the Clarksdale, MS micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,849
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 21,390 · ACS 2020-2024: 20,540
Median household income
$37,461
±$3,152 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$90,300
±$7,552 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$749
±$37 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Coahoma County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 21,390 residents in Coahoma County. The Census Bureau estimates 19,849 for July 1, 2025, down 7.2% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 20,540 over 553 square miles of land.
| Measure | Coahoma County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 20,540 | 2,946,779 | −2,715 |
| Households | 8,404±262 | 1,145,431 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.37±0.07 | 2.49 | −0.19 |
| Housing units | 10,189±31 | 1,341,114 | −522 |
Coahoma County's population since 2000
From 30,622 in 2000 to 19,849 in 2025: down 35.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Coahoma County?
Coahoma County holds 10 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Clarksdale with 13,643 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Clarksdale | 14,903 | $36,382 |
|---|---|---|
| Jonestown | 962 | $21,750 |
| Friars Point | 896 | $17,205 |
| LyonGEOID 2842960 | 296 | $83,438 |
| CoahomaGEOID 2814580 | 229 | $25,054 |
| LulaGEOID 2842600 | 204 | $36,250 |
| FarrellGEOID 2824460 | 200 | not published |
| Rena LaraGEOID 2861840 | 123 | $96,500 |
| BoboGEOID 2807220 | 118 | not published |
| DublinGEOID 2820220 | 24 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Coahoma County?
The median resident of Coahoma County is 35.9 years old; 27.0% are under 18 and 16.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 74.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 18.9%. 1.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Coahoma County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9±0.5 | 38.6 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 27.0%±0.7 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.5%±0.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% | 3.7% | +2.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 18.9%±0.2 pts | 55.2% | −1.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 74.4%±1.4 pts | 36.3% | −3.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6%±1.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8%±1.0 pts | 2.4% | +1.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.7%±0.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4%±1.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 16.1%±2.0 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.0%±1.7 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.8%±2.7 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.5%±2.4 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.7%±1.6 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Coahoma County earn?
Half of Coahoma County's 8,404 households earn less than $37,461 a year (±$3,152), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $35,839 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 35.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Coahoma County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $37,461±$3,152 | $56,447 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $53,980±$4,289 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,797±$1,716 | $31,549 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 35.5%±4.4 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 48.2%±8.1 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 26.9%±3.5 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.0%±3.4 pts | 84.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Coahoma County?
Owners occupy 52.1% of Coahoma County's occupied homes and renters 47.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $90,300 by its owner (±$7,552). The median renter pays $749 a month including utilities, and 41.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Coahoma County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $90,300±$7,552 | $169,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $749±$37 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.7%±6.8 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,236±$103 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.1%±3.1 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,189±31 | 1,341,114 | −522 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±1.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.8%±3.7 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.0%±3.3 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.4%±1.7 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.0%±1.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Coahoma County building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units across Coahoma County in 2025 (2 single-family), 0.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Coahoma County get to work?
79.3% of Coahoma County's workers drive alone and 8.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.9%.
| Measure | Coahoma County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.1%±2.6 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.9%±2.2 pts | 5.8% | −4.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 79.3%±3.9 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.4%±3.0 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.0%±2.3 pts | 5.9% | +4.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.1 min±1.8 | 25.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Coahoma County's census tracts?
Coahoma County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $24,357 (Tract 9506) to $87,933 (Tract 9502).
| Tract 950128027950100 | 2,865±313 | $28,361 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950228027950200 | 2,480±318 | $87,933 |
| Tract 950328027950300 | 2,757±416 | $42,458 |
| Tract 950428027950400 | 3,363±487 | $41,809 |
| Tract 950528027950500 | 4,603±599 | $38,377 |
| Tract 950628027950600 | 756±181 | $24,357 |
| Tract 950728027950700 | 3,716±617 | $27,055 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Coahoma County compare with Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 45th of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 68th of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 43rd of 82 |
| Median household income | 73rd of 82 |
| Median home value | 73rd of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 50th of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 2nd of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31st of 82 |
| Median age | 75th of 82 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Coahoma County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.