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Jefferson County

Mississippi · 9,740 residents · 519.933 sq mi
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Jefferson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,447. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $41,900. The poverty rate of 36.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,740
+13%since 1990
from 8,653 in 1990
1990 – 2025
19 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 17 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.4
+14%since 1990
from 28.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K9K10K1990201020202024Jefferson County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,447
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $10,267 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,709
+82%since 1990
from $5,349 in 1990
US average: $21,522
36.0%
−10.9 ptssince 1990
from 46.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$41,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$276
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $204 in 1990
US average: $602
80.4%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 77.7% in 1990
19.6% rent
2.3
−33%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic13.8%(1,194)
Black86.1%(7,452)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(10)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score30.1%(2,607)
2000
White, non-Hispanic13%(1,263)
Black86%(8,373)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(64)
Asian0.1%(10)
Diversity Score29.9%(2,915)
30
−1%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.6%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.7%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 53.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.8 min
−4%since 1990
from 24.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

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.

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

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