County · Mississippi
George County, Mississippi
George County, Mississippi. George County had 26,331 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.1% since 2020, while Mississippi shrank 0.2%. It holds 3 places (1 city, village or borough and 2 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 28039.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
26,331
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 24,350 · ACS 2020-2024: 25,170
Median household income
$59,758
±$4,688 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$166,900
±$9,153 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$844
±$59 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in George County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 24,350 residents in George County. The Census Bureau estimates 26,331 for July 1, 2025, up 8.1% since 2020, while Mississippi shrank 0.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 25,170 over 479 square miles of land.
| Measure | George County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 25,170 | 2,946,779 | +1,253 |
| Households | 9,302±251 | 1,145,431 | +1,710 |
| Average household size | 2.64±0.07 | 2.49 | −0.44 |
| Housing units | 10,373±22 | 1,341,114 | +846 |
George County's population since 2000
From 19,144 in 2000 to 26,331 in 2025: up 37.5%. 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 George County?
George County holds 3 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Lucedale with 3,232 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lucedale | 2,869 | $40,668 |
|---|---|---|
| AgricolaGEOID 2800460 | 346 | $57,361 |
| BenndaleGEOID 2805180 | 65 | 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 George County?
The median resident of George County is 36.3 years old; 26.6% are under 18 and 14.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 7.2%.
| Measure | George County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3±0.4 | 38.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.6%±0.1 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.9%±0.6 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% | 3.7% | +0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.1%±1.2 pts | 55.2% | −2.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.2%±0.8 pts | 36.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 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 | 3.6%±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±1.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9%±0.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.6%±1.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 20.8%±2.7 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.5%±2.4 pts | 11.0% | −5.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.4%±2.3 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.5%±2.7 pts | 25.1% | +3.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.9%±1.2 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1%±1.3 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 George County earn?
Half of George County's 9,302 households earn less than $59,758 a year (±$4,688), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $58,202 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | George County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,758±$4,688 | $56,447 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,416±$6,240 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,843±$2,119 | $31,549 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.3%±3.2 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.6%±5.6 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.0%±2.8 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.9%±3.6 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 George County?
Owners occupy 82.1% of George County's occupied homes and renters 17.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $166,900 by its owner (±$9,153). The median renter pays $844 a month including utilities, and 24.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | George County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $166,900±$9,153 | $169,800 | +$30,539 |
| Median gross rent | $844±$59 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.4%±13.2 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,313±$127 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.1%±3.5 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,373±22 | 1,341,114 | +846 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.7%±6.2 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.6%±3.0 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.6%±2.8 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.2%±1.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.4%±1.1 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 George County building?
Builders took permits for 12 new housing units across George County in 2025 (12 single-family), 0.5 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 George County get to work?
84.6% of George County's workers drive alone and 4.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.5%.
| Measure | George County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.5%±3.2 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.5%±2.2 pts | 5.8% | −5.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 84.6%±3.0 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.3%±2.4 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.6%±1.9 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.4 min±2.3 | 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 George County's census tracts?
George County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $40,990 (Tract 9502) to $82,962 (Tract 9501.01).
| Tract 9501.0128039950101 | 6,602±789 | $82,962 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.0228039950102 | 5,256±757 | $61,111 |
| Tract 950228039950200 | 2,874±227 | $40,990 |
| Tract 9503.0228039950302 | 3,587±634 | $56,953 |
| Tract 9503.0328039950303 | 3,042±543 | $73,636 |
| Tract 9503.0428039950304 | 3,809±577 | $49,313 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does George County compare with Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 36th of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 1st of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 29th of 82 |
| Median household income | 12th of 82 |
| Median home value | 16th of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 28th of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 56th of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45th of 82 |
| Median age | 72nd 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 George 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.