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Jefferson Davis County

Mississippi · 11,321 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 $32,214. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 2,641 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $82,400. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
11,321
−19%since 2000
from 13,962 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+28%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,214
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,834 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,205
+77%since 2000
from $11,974 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,400
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
19.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+24%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.2%(4,330)
Black58.5%(6,622)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(101)
Asian0.2%(21)
Other0.5%(61)
Diversity Score61.9%(7,005)
Segregation Score19.9%(2,250)
Diversity Score
62
Unchangedsince 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+28%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.2%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi?

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi has about 11,321 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi earns about $32,214 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 $82,400, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi?

About 14.2% 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 22.7% 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 2,730 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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