Collins is a city located in Covington County Mississippi. Collins has a 2024 population of 2,251. It is also the county seat of Covington County. Collins is currently declining at a rate of -0.88% annually and its population has decreased by -3.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,331 in 2020.
The average household income in Collins is $43,648 with a poverty rate of 32.27%. The median age in Collins is 52.5 years: 48.5 years for males, and 53 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Collins was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,010 | 46.33% |
| Black or African American | 866 | 39.72% |
| Two or more races | 250 | 11.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 51 | 2.34% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 850 | 2.21 | 54.6 | 45.4 |
| Married | 374 | 2.81 | 42 | 58 |
| Non Family | 318 | 1.05 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Female | 129 | 3.21 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Male | 29 | 2.69 | 100 | 0 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
54.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 176 | 11.44% |
| Associates Degree | 250 | 16.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 90 | 5.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 120 | 7.8% |
| High School Graduate | 557 | 36.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 2.08% |
| Some College | 313 | 20.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 738 | 657 | 150 |
| Black | 638 | 563 | 60 |
| 2+ Races | 76 | 57 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 56 | 23 | 0 |
| Islander | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $95,478 | $0 | $96,213 |
| Graduate Degree | $40,613 | $0 | $40,613 |
| High School Graduate | $21,510 | $38,973 | $16,111 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $43,529 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,898 | $42,011 | $19,670 |
| Some College | $0 | $63,095 | $18,525 |
$31,898
Average Earnings
$42,011
Average Male
$19,670
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.37% of Collins residents speak only English, while 4.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 250 | 229 | 91.6% |
| Black | 800 | 218 | 27.25% |
| White | 690 | 94 | 13.62% |
| Islander | 51 | 51 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 108 | 14 | 12.96% |
32.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.25%
Male Poverty Rate
31.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Collins is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Collins is Hispanic, with 12.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 20.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 49.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.85% |
| Some College | 7.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25.93% |
| Female Employed | 17.95% |
| Male Employed | 16.18% |
| Male Unemployed | 2.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $39,958 | $57,294 |
| Households | $35,946 | $43,648 |
| Married Families | $39,492 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,904 | $19,322 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.8%
Male Marriage Rate
32.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
227
Number of Veterans
214
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Korea | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 126 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 75+ | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 131 | 17.24% |
| White | 96 | 11.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
62.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.4%
Labor Force Participation
41.3%
Employment Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.48%
Born in Collins
98.49%
Native Born
1.51%
Foreign Born
1.51%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.49% of Collins residents were born in the United States, with 77.48% having been born in Mississippi. 1.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,151 | -20 | -0.92% |
| 2028 | 2,171 | -20 | -0.91% |
| 2027 | 2,191 | -20 | -0.9% |
| 2026 | 2,211 | -20 | -0.9% |
| 2025 | 2,231 | -20 | -0.89% |
| 2024 | 2,251 | -20 | -0.88% |
| 2023 | 2,271 | -18 | -0.79% |
| 2022 | 2,289 | -29 | -1.25% |
| 2021 | 2,318 | -13 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 2,331 | -95 | -3.92% |
| 2019 | 2,426 | -34 | -1.38% |
| 2018 | 2,460 | -34 | -1.36% |
| 2017 | 2,494 | -13 | -0.52% |
| 2016 | 2,507 | -18 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 2,525 | 21 | 0.84% |
| 2014 | 2,504 | -4 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 2,508 | -51 | -1.99% |
| 2012 | 2,559 | -9 | -0.35% |
| 2011 | 2,568 | -9 | -0.35% |
| 2010 | 2,577 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,683 | 142 | 5.59% |
| 1990 | 2,541 | -40 | -1.55% |
| 1910 | 2,581 | 430 | 19.99% |