COAHOMA COUNTY

ECONOMIC SUPPORT ASSETS & FUTURE IMPACT ON GROWTH

HOUSING

Coahoma County has 10,792 housing units in the county according to the 2010 U.S. Census. The previous CEDS reported the county having a total of 11,490 housing units. Based on the 2010 U.S. Census, 1,331 housing units are vacant; also, the 2010 U.S. Census estimates 9,351 housing units being occupied by residents. The median household value in 2000 was $51,200; today, the median household value is $55,600. The median household appraisal value has continued to increase since the last U.S. Census assessment. In 2000, the home value increased by more than $14,000 from $36,700 to $51,200. Further, from 2000 to 2010 the median housing value has increased by $4,400. The 2000-2010 median household value boost was not as large as the 1990- 2000 home value increase.

Additionally, other characteristics reported in the U.S. Census analysis included: 132 houses lacking complete plumbing facilities and 96 not having complete kitchen facilities out of the 9,351 housing units that are being occupied by county residents. Several Coahoma County residents still living in sub-standard housing is a challenge for the county.