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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Jefferson Davis County

Mississippi · 13,962 residents · 408.446 sq mi
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Jefferson Davis County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,834. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,100. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,962
−1%since 1990
from 14,051 in 1990
1990 – 2025
34 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 34 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
+13%since 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Jefferson Davis County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,834
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,442 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,974
+64%since 1990
from $7,303 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.2%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 33.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$321
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $238 in 1990
US average: $602
84.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 84.6% in 1990
15.5% rent
2.1
−13%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic45%(6,325)
Black54.9%(7,710)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(12)
Asian0%(6)
Diversity Score62.1%(8,732)
2000
White, non-Hispanic41.4%(5,781)
Black57%(7,961)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(107)
Asian0.1%(18)
Diversity Score62.1%(8,666)
62
Unchangedsince 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.4%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 57.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.3 min
+6%since 1990
from 25.0 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 Davis County, Mississippi?

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi has about 13,962 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi earns about $21,834 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi expensive?

In Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $45,100, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi?

About 28.2% of people in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 89 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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