Jefferson County is home to 9,740 people in Mississippi. 36.0% of people here live below the federal poverty line. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 11% of adults. That trails the Mississippi median by roughly 41%. The typical home is worth $41,900. Owners hold 80% of the housing stock.
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 9,740 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Jefferson County, Mississippi?
The typical household in Jefferson County, Mississippi earns about $18,447 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 $41,900, and the typical rent is about $276 a month.
How educated are people in Jefferson County, Mississippi?
About 10.6% 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 36.0% of people in Jefferson County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.
Has Jefferson County, Mississippi grown since 1990?
Yes, Jefferson County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,087 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.
