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Seminary, MS
Town in Covington County, Mississippi.
Population
229
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
149
ZIP codes
0
Seminary and its ZIP codes
Seminary at a glance
- Seminary is about 2.4 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Seminary, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Covington County. PPP loans are for Seminary.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 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
Environment and hazard risk
Seminary, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
430
Countywide, mostly 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Seminary, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Seminary
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CollinsCity | 7.3 mi | 8 |
| SumrallTown | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| MoselleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Rawls SpringsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| BassfieldTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| EastabuchieCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| Mount OliveTown | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| Arnold LineCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| GlendaleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| EllisvilleCity | 18 mi | 10.4 |
| West HattiesburgCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| SosoTown | 19 mi | 2 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| TaylorsvilleTown | 19 mi | 3.9 |
| PetalCity | 21 mi | 16.9 |
| MizeTown | 21 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Seminary, MS in?
- Seminary is in Covington County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Seminary, MS?
- About 229 people live in Seminary, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Seminary?
- Nearby places include Collins (7.3 mi), Sumrall (11 mi), Moselle (13 mi), Rawls Springs (14 mi), Bassfield (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023