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Jefferson Davis County

Mississippi · 12,487 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 $25,986. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,800. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,487
−11%since 2000
from 13,962 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+17%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,986
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,834 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,120
+26%since 2000
from $11,974 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$429
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−47.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+10%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.4%(5,781)
Black57%(7,961)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(107)
Asian0.1%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.1%(8,666)
2010
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(4,802)
Black59.8%(7,461)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(101)
Asian0.1%(18)
Other0.2%(25)
Diversity Score61.1%(7,624)
Diversity Score
61
−2%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+31%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.2%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi?

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi has about 12,487 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi earns about $25,986 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 $58,800, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi?

About 11.9% 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 26.2% 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 1,564 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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