Jefferson County
Jefferson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $10,267. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,600. At a median age of 28.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 49% less than the Mississippi median.
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How many people live in Jefferson County, Mississippi?
Jefferson County, Mississippi has about 8,653 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Jefferson County, Mississippi?
The typical household in Jefferson County, Mississippi earns about $10,267 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 $34,600, and the typical rent is about $204 a month.
How educated are people in Jefferson County, Mississippi?
About 10.3% 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 46.9% of people in Jefferson County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024