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 $34,577 with a poverty rate of 39.32%. The median age in Collins is 53.6 years: 55.2 years for males, and 53.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Collins was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,077 | 47.44% |
| White | 928 | 40.88% |
| Two or more races | 230 | 10.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 32 | 1.41% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 845 | 2.33 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Married | 339 | 2.88 | 42.8 | 57.2 |
| Non Family | 326 | 1.15 | 62 | 38 |
| Female | 180 | 3.45 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
55.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 196 | 12.08% |
| Associates Degree | 244 | 15.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 108 | 6.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 87 | 5.36% |
| High School Graduate | 664 | 40.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 101 | 6.22% |
| Some College | 223 | 13.74% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 779 | 657 | 59 |
| White | 688 | 563 | 136 |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 73 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 47 | 18 | 0 |
| Islander | 32 | 32 | 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 19.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $91,071 | $0 | $92,708 |
| Graduate Degree | $40,938 | $0 | $40,938 |
| High School Graduate | $19,600 | $38,311 | $15,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $21,283 | $38,397 | $19,085 |
| Some College | $19,324 | $39,028 | $18,834 |
$21,283
Average Earnings
$38,397
Average Male
$19,085
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.88% of Collins residents speak only English, while 4.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 960 | 415 | 43.23% |
| Multiple | 230 | 213 | 92.61% |
| White | 663 | 98 | 14.78% |
| Islander | 32 | 32 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 103 | 17 | 16.5% |
39.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.45%
Male Poverty Rate
43.76%
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 White, with 14.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 21.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 51.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.09% |
| Some College | 9.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 52.94% |
| Female Employed | 29.18% |
| Male Employed | 17.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $37,181 | $45,147 |
| Households | $31,435 | $34,577 |
| Married Families | $37,491 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,170 | $17,749 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.9%
Male Marriage Rate
27.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
225
Number of Veterans
214
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 42 |
| Korea | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 140 |
| 75+ | 54 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 145 | 15.88% |
| White | 80 | 10.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
71.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.4%
Labor Force Participation
34.2%
Employment Rate
13%
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
82.33%
Born in Collins
98.72%
Native Born
1.28%
Foreign Born
1.28%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.72% of Collins residents were born in the United States, with 82.33% having been born in Mississippi. 1.28% 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% |