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Jackson

Mississippi · 153,701 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 $40,064. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 30,555 residents. Median home value is $91,400. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
153,701
−17%since 2000
from 184,256 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,376 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,650 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+17%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
142K157K172K187K202K1990201020202024Jackson
2024147K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,064
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,414 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,815
+33%since 2000
from $17,116 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$856
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
50.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.5%(25,424)
Black78.5%(120,727)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(3,219)
Asian0.5%(751)
Other0.8%(1,291)
Diversity Score41.9%(64,460)
Diversity Score
42
−20%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+73%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−66.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson, Mississippi?

Jackson, Mississippi has about 153,701 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jackson, Mississippi?

The typical household in Jackson, Mississippi earns about $40,064 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 $91,400, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson, Mississippi?

About 28.4% 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 24.5% 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 42,893 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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