Mississippi

Copiah

28,368
2020 population
1830
first census record
20
census records

About Copiah

Copiah, Mississippi, first appears in the United States federal census in 1830, when it recorded a population of 7,001. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 28,368.

Its recorded population peaked at 35,914 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 21 percent.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Hazlehurst, Grierson's Raid — Hazlehurst Skirmish, Skirmish at Georgetown, Mississippi, and 35 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202028,368
201029,449
200028,757
199027,592
198026,503
197024,749
196027,051
195030,493
194033,974
193031,614
192028,672
191035,914
190034,395
189030,233
188027,552
187020,608
186015,398
185011,794
18408,954
18307,001
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Copiah

Military engagements that took place in Copiah, Mississippi.

Skirmish at Hazlehurst
1863
Grierson's Raid — Hazlehurst Skirmish
1863
Skirmish at Georgetown, Mississippi
1863

Historic places in Copiah

National Register of Historic Places listings in Copiah, Mississippi.

Mississippi Mills Packing and Shipping Rooms
Wesson
Illinois Central Railroad Passenger Depot
Hazlehurst
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Frequently asked about Copiah

When does Copiah first appear in the US census?
Copiah, Mississippi first appears in the federal census in 1830, with a recorded population of 7,001.
What is the population of Copiah?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Copiah had a recorded population of 28,368.
When did Copiah's population peak?
Copiah's recorded population peaked at 35,914 in 1910.
Were any battles fought in Copiah?
3 documented military engagements took place in Copiah, including Skirmish at Hazlehurst, Grierson's Raid — Hazlehurst Skirmish, Skirmish at Georgetown, Mississippi.
How many historic places are in Copiah?
35 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Copiah, Mississippi.
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