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Copiah County, MS market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Copiah County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 27,497
- −2.7% since 2020
- Households
- 10,060
- Median household income
- $49,089
- +16.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $114,100
- Jobs located here
- 6,176
- Highest market score
- 63
- Pet businesses, #528 of 2,200 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 27,497 people live in Copiah County, in 10,060 households. Population estimates show Copiah County declined 2.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Copiah County is $49,089 a year, 39% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 16.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Copiah County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 136, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (53).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Copiah County are for pet businesses (63), insurance agencies (61) and home repair companies (58). Copiah County ranks #528 of 2,200 scored counties for pet businesses.
Copiah County is part of the Jackson metro area. For its number of households, Copiah County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (74% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Copiah County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Copiah County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet businesses | 63 | #528 of 2,200 | 5 | 5.0 | $1.5M | 166 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 61 | #743 of 2,272 | 10 | 9.9 | $2.7M | 214 | 10 |
| Home repair trades | 58 | #646 of 2,057 | 7 | 7.0 | $3.5M | 143 | 9 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 51 | #973 of 2,176 | 7 | 7.0 | Index only | 346 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 49 | #1,110 of 2,229 | 10 | 9.9 | Index only | 305 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 49 | #1,151 of 2,210 | 11 | 10.9 | $1.5M | 166 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 48 | #1,079 of 2,063 | 6 | 6.0 | $5.2M | 140 | 4 |
| Pizza | 46 | #1,169 of 2,090 | 5 | 5.0 | $6.2M | 122 | 18 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 44 | #1,451 of 2,394 | 39 | 38.8 | $241K | 158 | 17 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 43 | #1,284 of 2,087 | 10 | 9.9 | $1.6M | 127 | 4 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 42 | #1,515 of 2,402 | 21 | 20.9 | $2.6M | 76 | 4 |
| Auto repair and car care | 38 | #1,752 of 2,401 | 44 | 43.7 | $214K | 80 | 10 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 38 | #1,806 of 2,385 | 31 | 30.8 | $241K | 113 | 5 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 35 | #1,467 of 1,889 | 8 | 8.0 | $3.9M | 94 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 34 | #1,880 of 2,378 | 25 | 24.9 | $377K | 85 | 10 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 32 | #1,942 of 2,405 | 92 | 91.5 | $338K | 91 | 35 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 31 | #2,003 of 2,405 | 54 | 53.7 | $575K | 87 | 13 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 29 | #1,812 of 2,088 | 8 | 8.0 | $651K | 98 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 26 | #1,278 of 1,451 | 5 | 5.0 | $1.9M | 75 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 25 | #1,278 of 1,422 | 6 | 6.0 | $1.6M | 65 | 3 |
| Tire shops | 24 | #1,338 of 1,530 | 6 | 6.0 | $1.6M | 63 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 24 | #1,983 of 2,222 | 15 | 14.9 | $2.1M | 68 | 18 |
| Gas stations | 24 | #2,140 of 2,358 | 25 | 24.9 | $1.3M | 53 | 23 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 23 | #1,791 of 1,886 | 12 | 11.9 | $784K | 80 | 6 |
| Funeral homes | 22 | #1,372 of 1,472 | 7 | 7.0 | $227K | 33 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | 21 | #2,010 of 2,261 | 12 | 11.9 | $4.5M | 57 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 21 | #2,193 of 2,339 | 19 | 18.9 | $393K | 91 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 20 | #1,483 of 1,611 | 7 | 7.0 | $482K | 48 | 6 |
| Gyms | 16 | #1,706 of 1,792 | 6 | 6.0 | $869K | 67 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 9 | #1,274 of 1,302 | 5 | 5.0 | $1.9M | 60 | 3 |
| Barbershops | 9 | #1,312 of 1,356 | 7 | 7.0 | $1.1M | 57 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.0 | $13.4M | 145 | 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.0 | $2.4M | 132 | 5 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.0 | $1.8M | 67 | 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.0 | $3.1M | 102 | 7 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.0 | $8.1M | 68 | 5 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.0 | $8.1M | 170 | 4 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.0 | Index only | 113 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.0 | $2.5M | 284 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $6.3M | Too few | 8 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $9.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $16.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $12.6M | Too few | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $12.6M | Too few | 5 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $7.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $9.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $24.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Copiah County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $9.4M | $937 | 98 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $31.5M | $3,133 | 121 |
| Food away from home | $31.1M | $3,089 | 76 |
| Groceries | $53.7M | $5,342 | 85 |
| Personal care products and services | $7.5M | $743 | 74 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.4M | $336 | 58 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5.2M | $518 | 53 |
| Medical and dental services | $9.4M | $935 | 73 |
| Pets | $7.3M | $727 | 80 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $16.1M | $1,599 | 78 |
| Vehicle insurance | $26.8M | $2,666 | 136 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $24.3M | $2,418 | 80 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $12.6M | $1,251 | 88 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $132M | $13,126 | 79 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Copiah County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 27,497−2.7% since 2020
- Households
- 10,060
- Median age
- 40.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 74%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 777 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 36
- Median household income
- $49,089+16.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $78,358
- Median home value
- $114,100
- Jobs located here
- 6,176
- Daytime population
- 22,252Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Copiah County, MS growing?
Population estimates put Copiah County at 27,497 people in 2025, down 2.7% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 10,060 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 16.5%, before inflation.
How much do households in Copiah County, MS spend?
Households in Copiah County spend about $132M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $53.7M on groceries and $31.5M on gasoline and other fuels. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Copiah County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 136, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (53).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Copiah County, MS?
Of the business types scored in Copiah County, pet businesses (63), insurance agencies (61) and home repair companies (58) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For pet businesses, that ranks #528 of 2,200 scored counties.
How does Copiah County, MS compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Copiah County is $49,089, 39% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $114,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (74% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 31 of the 56 business types have a score in Copiah County, each ranked against other counties.
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