Copiah County, Mississippi is located in the southwestern corner of the state and has a population of 29,741. The county is predominantly rural, with a median household income of $37,743, which is lower than the national average of $60,293. The median age in Copiah County is 38.7 years, which is slightly higher than the national average of 37.7 years.
The unemployment rate in Copiah County is 5.3%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 5.7%. The poverty rate in Copiah County is 28.2%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 11.8%. The largest industries in Copiah County are manufacturing, retail trade, and health care and social assistance.
Education in Copiah County is provided by the Copiah County School District, which serves the county's 9,743 students. The district has nine elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools. The district's graduation rate is 86.4%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 88.3%.
Real estate in Copiah County is relatively affordable. The median home value in the county is $94,400, which is significantly lower than the national median of $231,200. The median rent in Copiah County is $741, which is slightly lower than the national median of $949. The median property tax rate in Copiah County is 0.7%, which is significantly lower than the national median of 1.2%.
Overall, Copiah County is a rural county with a lower than average median household income and a higher than average poverty rate. The county's real estate is relatively affordable, and the school district provides a good education to its students.