Copiah County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of 2000, the population was 28,757. The county seat is Hazlehurst. It is part of the Jackson, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Copiah, from an Indian word meaning calling panther, was organized in 1823 as Mississippi's 18th county. It ranks seventh in land area. In the year of organization, Walter Leake served as governor and James Monroe as President of the United States.
The county is known as a tomato and cabbage producing area, and for many years was called the "Tomato Capital of the World."

As of the census of 2000, there were 28,757 people, 10,142 households, and 7,494 families residing in the county. The population density was 37 people per square mile (14/km²). There were 11,101 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 47.80% White, 50.95% Black or African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. 1.15% of the populations were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Communities

• Cities
     o Crystal Springs
     o Hazlehurst
 
• Towns
     o Georgetown
     o Wesson
     o Beauregard
     o Carpenter
     o Dentville
     o Gallman
     o Hopewell
     o Martinsville

Helpful Links

County of Copiah

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
Copiah County
Copiah County Public Schools
Local Libraries
Other Local Government Contact Information

City of Crystal Springs

City of Crystal Springs
Crystal Springs Parks and Recreation

City of Hazlehurst

City of Hazlehurst
Hazlehurst Public Schools

Colleges and Universities

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Other Links of Interest

Calling Panther Lake
Local Libraries
Robert Johnson Blues Foundation
The Copiah Courier Newspaper 

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