The Town FilesGeorge County, Mississippi
25,170 people. The median home is worth $166,900 (typical Mississippi town: $124,700) and the median household earns $59,758.
Towns in George County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucedale | 2,869 | $156,300 | $40,668 | 35.6 |
People and housing
| George County | Typical Mississippi town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $166,900 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $844 | $820 |
| Median household income | $59,758 | $45,965 |
| Median age | 36.3 | 37.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.5% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.3% | 22.9% |
Jobs and pay
5,243 jobs in 2024, average pay $41,438 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 174 storm events in George County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
George County has been included in 34 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4930: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
| December 31, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4576: Hurricane Zeta |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).