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Jackson

Mississippi · 173,514 residents · 111.685 sq mi
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Jackson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,555. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $89,100. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
173,514
−6%since 2000
from 184,256 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,554 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,650 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.2
+1%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
142K157K172K187K202K1990201020202024Jackson
2024147K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,555
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,414 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,095
+12%since 2000
from $17,116 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$752
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.9%
−21.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
46.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+22%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(50,679)
Black70.3%(129,609)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1,451)
Asian0.6%(1,045)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.5%(96,788)
2010
White, non-Hispanic18%(31,194)
Black79.1%(137,265)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(2,723)
Asian0.4%(660)
Other0.5%(901)
Diversity Score42%(72,806)
Diversity Score
42
−20%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+66%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.8%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson, Mississippi?

Jackson, Mississippi has about 173,514 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jackson, Mississippi?

The typical household in Jackson, Mississippi earns about $34,555 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson, Mississippi expensive?

In Jackson, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $89,100, and the typical rent is about $752 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson, Mississippi?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson, Mississippi?

About 26.6% of people in Jackson, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23,080 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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