Jefferson County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28063 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,068 | — | #2,731 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $38,305 | -49.0% | #3,093 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.1 years | +10.8% | #1,186 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $81,300 | -71.2% | #3,160 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $448 | -61.5% | #3,196 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 32.5% | +157.9% | #3,115 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jefferson County has a population of 7,068, making it the #2,731 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.1 years, which is 10.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jefferson County is $38,305, ranking #3,093 out of 3,222 counties — 49.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 32.5% and unemployment stands at 1.8%.
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The median home value in Jefferson County is $81,300 (-71.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $448/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.9%.
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89.3% of residents in Jefferson County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% below the national rate.
About Jefferson County, Mississippi
Jefferson County, Mississippi has a total population of 7,068, making it the 2,731st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jefferson County is 43.1 years, which is 10.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jefferson County is $38,305, which ranks #3,093 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 49.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 32.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8%.
The median home value in Jefferson County is $81,300, 71.2% below the national median. Renters in Jefferson County pay a median gross rent of $448 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jefferson County, 13.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 60.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.8 min.
Jefferson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 82.9% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (13.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.0%).
All data for Jefferson 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.