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Jefferson County

Mississippi · 7,260 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 $29,524. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 2,480 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $62,000. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,260
−25%since 2000
from 9,740 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+25%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K10K1990201020202024Jefferson County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,524
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,447 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,602
+71%since 2000
from $9,709 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6%
US avg: 0.8%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$418
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $276 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−8%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13%(1,263)
Black86%(8,373)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(64)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.9%(2,915)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic12.3%(891)
Black84.5%(6,138)
Hispanic / Latino1%(74)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0.4%(25)
Diversity Score30.7%(2,231)
Segregation Score20.7%(1,505)
Diversity Score
31
+3%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+7%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 35.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.2%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Jefferson County to nearby counties

JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$31,897+8%
Home value$82,700+33%
Population8,058+18%
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JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$52,939+79%
Home value$101,900+64%
Population7,491+10%
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JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$43,644+48%
Home value$108,700+75%
Population30,061+340%
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JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$36,615+24%
Home value$86,300+39%
Population3,700−46%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, Mississippi?

Jefferson County, Mississippi has about 7,260 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jefferson County, Mississippi?

The typical household in Jefferson County, Mississippi earns about $29,524 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 $62,000, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, Mississippi?

About 19.1% 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 28.0% of people in Jefferson County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,393 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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