Covington County Mississippi

Year 2008

Population 20,554

Welcome to Covington County! Southeast Mississippi is one of the fastest growing areas in the state. This expansion is giving rise to unprecedented opportunity for existing and new businesses in Covington County. With convenient access to major cities, quality healthcare facilities, education, affordable housing, and recreational opportunities, the county offers an appealing quality of life. Covington County's greatest asset is its people working together to make our home the best place to work, play, rear a family or retire.

If you would like more information on our community, call us today at 601-765-6012

Demographics

Population: 2,645

2006 Population Median Age: 34.8

2006 Households

Total Number of Households: 853

Average Household Size 2.79

Median Household Income: $25,085

Households

2006 Housing

Owner Occupied Housing Units: 539

Owner Occupied Housing Units: 314

Vacant Units: 72

Total Housing Units: 925

Median Housing Value: $0

Associate Degree: 3.86%

Bachelor's Degree: 6.69%

Graduate or Professional Degree: 10.2%

Business Climate

Leading Employers

D & L, Inc.

Location: Collins, MS

Product of Service: Wood Product Manufacturing

Employees: 30

NAICS: 321

 

Rutland Lumber Co., Inc.

Location: Collins, MS

Product of Service: Wood Product Manufacturing

Employees: 70

NAICS: 321

 

Sanderson Farms, Inc.

Location: Collins, MS

Product of Service: Food Manufacturing

Employees: 1289

NAICS: 311

 

W.E. Blain & Sons, Inc.

Location: Mount Olive, MS

Product of Service: Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing

Employees: 150

NAICS: 324

 

Warren, Inc.

Location: Collins, MS

Product of Service: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

Employees: 139

NAICS: 336

Data Source: Mississippi Development Authority - County Mfgrs.(2007)