Jackson County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28059 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 145,249 | — | #468 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,201 | -11.9% | #1,511 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.1 years | +3.1% | #2,087 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $193,100 | -31.5% | #1,480 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,101 | -5.3% | #723 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% | +9.8% | #1,715 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jackson County has a population of 145,249, making it the #468 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jackson County is $66,201, ranking #1,511 out of 3,222 counties — 11.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.8% and unemployment stands at 6.6%.
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The median home value in Jackson County is $193,100 (-31.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,101/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.7%.
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88.5% of residents in Jackson County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% below the national rate.
About Jackson County, Mississippi
Jackson County, Mississippi has a total population of 145,249, making it the 468th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jackson County is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jackson County is $66,201, which ranks #1,511 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6%.
The median home value in Jackson County is $193,100, 31.5% below the national median. Renters in Jackson County pay a median gross rent of $1,101 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jackson County, 26.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 20.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.3 min.
Jackson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 66.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (18.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.6%).
All data for Jackson County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.