Jefferson County is a county of 7,068 people in Mississippi. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 13% of adults. The poverty rate is 32.5%, above the 12.5% national rate. Owners hold 83% of the housing stock. The typical home is worth $81,300, having more than doubled since 2000. 0% of people here were born outside the United States.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)20.7%(55)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)18%(48)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era33.1%(88)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War10.5%(28)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 266 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Jefferson County, Mississippi?
Jefferson County, Mississippi has about 7,068 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Jefferson County, Mississippi?
The typical household in Jefferson County, Mississippi earns about $38,305 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Jefferson County, Mississippi expensive?
In Jefferson County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $81,300, and the typical rent is about $448 a month.
How educated are people in Jefferson County, Mississippi?
About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Mississippi?
About 32.5% of people in Jefferson County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.
Has Jefferson County, Mississippi grown since 1990?
Yes, Jefferson County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,585 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.
