Covington County, Mississippi
Covington County: county in Mississippi, United States
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Covington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,568 and a population density of 18 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 18,518 inhabitants. Its county seat is Collins. The county was created 207 years ago in 1818.
County Snapshot
Covington County at a glance
Covington County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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Mississippi counties
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CollinsPopulation 2,417
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Quick Facts about Covington County
| Population | 18,518 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| Different from | Covington, Covington County |
| Area | 1075 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.6332,-89.5526 |
| Named for | Leonard Covington |
| Capital | Collins |
| Establishment | January 01, 1819 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 13:55:19 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 17 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.67% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 87℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Covington County is located at 31°37'60"N 89°33'9"W (31.6332200, -89.5526300). It has 5 neighbors: Forrest County, Jefferson Davis County, Lamar County, Simpson County and Smith County.
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The largest city of Covington County is Collins with a population of 2,417. Other cities include, Union population 1,876 and Seminary population 284. See all Covington County cities & populated places.
Covington County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Covington County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Collins | 2,417 | City in Covington County, Mississippi, United States |
| Union | 1,876 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Seminary | 284 | Town in Mississippi, United States |
Official website of Covington County
Official Website- Collins
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Covington County decreased by 5.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 2,230 | - | census |
| 1830 | 2,551 | 12.58% | census |
| 1840 | 2,717 | 6.11% | census |
| 1850 | 3,338 | 18.6% | estimation process |
| 1860 | 4,408 | 24.27% | estimation process |
| 1870 | 4,753 | 7.26% | census |
| 1880 | 5,993 | 20.69% | census |
| 1890 | 8,299 | 27.79% | census |
| 1900 | 13,076 | 36.53% | census |
| 1910 | 16,909 | 22.67% | census |
| 2010 | 19,568 | 13.59% | census |
| 2011 | 19,485 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,443 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,208 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,151 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,243 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,174 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,014 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,825 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,636 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,518 | -0.64% | estimation process |
People born in Covington County (4)
People born in Covington County, including politician Hiram R. Lott, Arthur Thomas Watts, Ernest Duff, .
More notable people
- Leland L. Speed (former mayor of Jackson, Mississippi) he was born in 01/01/1899
Other places with the same name (1)
- Covington County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 36,930 people.
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 |