Warren County, Mississippi

Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,603 km² (619 mi²). 1,519 km² (587 mi²) of it is land and 83 km² (32 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 5.20% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 49,644 people, 18,756 households, and 13,222 families residing in the county. The population density is 33/km² (85/mi²). There are 20,789 housing units at an average density of 14/km² (35/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 54.97% White, 43.19% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. 1.04% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 18,756 households out of which 35.60% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.80% are married couples living together, 19.10% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.50% are non-families. 25.80% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.70% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.61 and the average family size is 3.14.

In the county the population is spread out with 28.50% under the age of 18, 9.10% from 18 to 24, 28.40% from 25 to 44, 22.40% from 45 to 64, and 11.70% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 88.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $35,056, and the median income for a family is $41,706. Males have a median income of $33,566 versus $21,975 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,527. 18.70% of the population and 15.00% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 27.80% are under the age of 18 and 16.20% are 65 or older.

Cities and Towns

• Vicksburg