District 1, Mississippi
District 1 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
District 1 is a geographic entity located in Covington County, Mississippi. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,072. The land area covers 78.23 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,072 | ±888 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 32.9 yrs | ±3.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,911 | ±396 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,242 | ±358 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,911 | ±396 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 331 | ±140 |
| Median Home Value | $139,800 | ±$18,673 |
| Median Gross Rent | $773 | ±$209 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $44,301 | ±$21,414 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,939 | ±$5,698 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.5% | ±11.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 993 | ±581 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,831 | ±402 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 76.3% | ±13% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF COVINGTON
GUS Population: 18,015 (2024)
ID: 129261
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
PO BOX 1679, COLLINS MS 39428-1679
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | COLLINS, MS | |
| Alternative School Nearby | KG-12 | COLLINS, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BASSFIELD, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | COLLINS, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-13 | COLLINS, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | COLLINS, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BASSFIELD, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Moselle, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Mount Olive, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Hattiesburg, MS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jones County Junior College
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College | 20.0 mi away | 900 South Court Street, Ellisville, MS, 39437 |
6014774000
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CONNER GRAHAM MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 100 WILLOW STREET, SEMINARY, MS, 39479 |
(601) 722-9041
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University of Southern Mississippi
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College | 21.1 mi away | 118 College Drive # 0001, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406-0001 |
6012661000
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R. E. BLACKWELL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 403 SOUTH FIR AVENUE, COLLINS, MS, 39428 |
(601) 765-4612
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Unlimited Cosmetology School
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College Vocational | 22.1 mi away | 102 Broad Street, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401 |
6013367256
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L. R. BOYER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 103 POPLAR STREET, SUMRALL, MS, 39482 |
(601) 758-4711
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The Academy of Hair Design Six
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College Vocational | 22.5 mi away | 5912 US Hwy 49, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401-7569 |
6013729800
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DR. FRANK L. LEGGETT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 161 GENERAL ROBERT E. BLOUNT BOULEV, BASSFIELD, MS, 39421 |
(601) 943-5420
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William Carey University
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College | 23.7 mi away | 710 William Carey Parkway, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401 |
6013186051
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JANE BLAIN BREWER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 102 SOUTH FIFTH AVENUE, MOUNT OLIVE, MS, 39119 |
(601) 797-4955
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at COLLINS, MS US, located 4.7 miles from District 1. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61.8° | 34.0° | 47.9° | 5.88" | 0.0" |
| February | 66.3° | 38.2° | 52.3° | 5.13" | 0.0" |
| March | 72.6° | 44.4° | 58.5° | 5.29" | 0.1" |
| April | 79.6° | 51.9° | 65.7° | 5.09" | 0.0" |
| May | 86.3° | 60.5° | 73.4° | 4.67" | 0.0" |
| June | 91.8° | 67.7° | 79.7° | 3.94" | 0.0" |
| July | 94.1° | 70.4° | 82.3° | 5.07" | 0.0" |
| August | 93.7° | 69.7° | 81.7° | 4.93" | 0.0" |
| September | 89.5° | 64.5° | 77.0° | 3.93" | 0.0" |
| October | 80.7° | 53.2° | 66.9° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| November | 70.7° | 42.6° | 56.7° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| December | 63.5° | 37.0° | 50.3° | 5.90" | 0.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminary town | Town | 2.6 mi | — |
| Collins city | City | 5.3 mi | — |
| Sumrall town | Town | 10.9 mi | — |
| Bassfield town | Town | 13.3 mi | — |
| Mount Olive town | Town | 14.1 mi | — |
| Moselle CDP | CDP | 15.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2803190144. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.