Copiah County, Mississippi
Copiah County: county in Mississippi, United States
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Copiah County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 29,449 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 27,933 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hazlehurst. The county was created 203 years ago in 1823.
County Snapshot
Copiah County at a glance
Copiah County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
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Mississippi counties
82
Open related pagesLargest city
Crystal SpringsPopulation 4,647
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Copiah County
| Population | 27,933 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| Area | 2019 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.36% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.64% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.8692,-90.4488 |
| Altitude | 420 feet / 128 meters |
| Capital | Hazlehurst |
| Establishment | January 21, 1823 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 01:21:00 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.43% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Copiah County is located at 31°52'9"N 90°26'56"W (31.8692400, -90.4488000). It has 6 neighbors: Claiborne County, Hinds County, Jefferson County, Lawrence County, Lincoln County and Simpson County.
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The largest city of Copiah County is Crystal Springs with a population of 4,647. Other cities include, Hazlehurst population 3,689, Wesson population 1,849, Sardis population 1,529 and Beauregard population 322. See all Copiah County cities & populated places.
Copiah County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Copiah County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Springs | 4,647 | City in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Hazlehurst | 3,689 | City in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States |
| Wesson | 1,849 | Human settlement in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Sardis | 1,529 | Town of the United States |
| Beauregard | 322 | Village in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States |
| Georgetown | 268 | Town in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States |
Official website of Copiah County
Official Website- Hazlehurst
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Copiah County decreased by 5.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 7,001 | - | estimation process |
| 1840 | 8,954 | 21.81% | demographic balance |
| 1850 | 11,794 | 24.08% | demographic balance |
| 1860 | 15,398 | 23.41% | estimation process |
| 1870 | 20,608 | 25.28% | estimation process |
| 1880 | 27,552 | 25.2% | census |
| 1890 | 30,233 | 8.87% | estimation process |
| 1900 | 34,395 | 12.1% | estimation process |
| 1910 | 35,914 | 4.23% | estimation process |
| 2010 | 29,449 | -21.95% | census |
| 2011 | 29,278 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 29,047 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28,941 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28,977 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 28,865 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 28,647 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,528 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 28,400 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 28,065 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 27,933 | -0.47% | estimation process |
People born in Copiah County (4)
People born in Copiah County, including politician William P. McLean, Confederate Army general Hiram B. Granbury, businessman Joseph Edison Walker, .
More notable people
- Reuben Webster Millsaps (American businessman) he was born in 30/05/1833
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |