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Covington County, MS
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Covington County, Mississippi.
Population
18,148
Land area
414sq mi
People per sq mi
44
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Covington County
Covington County at a glance
- Covington County is 30% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,051, 20% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,100 (38% below Mississippi) and median rent is $662 a month.
- Its largest cities are Collins (2,455), Mount Olive (1,110) and Seminary (229).
Local data for Covington County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Covington County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,051
Poverty rate
19.8%
Median home value
$105,100
Prices -6.0% in a year
Median rent
$662/mo
Homeownership
77.5%
Bachelor's or higher
17.4%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (713), German Americans (310), French Americans (224).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,508
5,570 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,277
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$149M
FY 2026, $8,122 per person
PPP loans
$32M
1,066 loans, 4,142 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$43.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Covington County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Covington County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
430
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
54
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 34°F
58.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Covington County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Covington County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Covington County, MS?
- Collins is the largest city or town in Covington County, with about 2,455 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Covington County?
- Covington County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39119, 39428, 39479.
- What is the population of Covington County, MS?
- About 18,148 people live in Covington County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Covington County?
- Covington County borders Forrest County, Jones County, Lamar County, Simpson County, Smith County, Jefferson Davis County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023