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George County, MS
3 cities and towns and 1 ZIP code in George County, Mississippi.
Population
25,170
Land area
479sq mi
People per sq mi
53
ZIP codes
1
Cities and towns in George County
George County at a glance
- The median household income is $59,758, 6% above the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,900 and median rent is $844 a month.
- Its largest cities are Lucedale (2,995), Agricola (388) and Benndale (18).
Local data for George County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
George County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,758
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$166,900
Prices -10.1% in a year
Median rent
$844/mo
Homeownership
82.1%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
34.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,730), German Americans (1,789), Scottish Americans (578).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,055
5,354 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,638
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$151M
FY 2026, $6,213 per person
PPP loans
$25.7M
600 loans, 3,456 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$45.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
George County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.6%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 34.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
George County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
174
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
76
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 41°F
67.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in George County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in George County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in George County, MS?
- Lucedale is the largest city or town in George County, with about 2,995 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in George County?
- George County includes 1 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39452.
- What is the population of George County, MS?
- About 25,170 people live in George County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border George County?
- George County borders Mobile County, AL, Jackson County, Stone County, Greene County, Perry County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023