Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi

MS · FIPS 28065 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 11,117 #2,410 / 3,222
25th
Median Household Income $38,548 -48.7% #3,092 / 3,222
4th
Median Age 46.0 years +18.3% #598 / 3,222
81th
Median Home Value $90,100 -68.0% #3,089 / 3,222
4th
Median Gross Rent $757 -34.9% #2,437 / 3,222
24th
Poverty Rate 28.7% +127.5% #3,071 / 3,222
5th

Demographics

Jefferson Davis County has a population of 11,117, making it the #2,410 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.0 years, which is 18.3% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.9%
Native Born
0.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Jefferson Davis County is $38,548, ranking #3,092 out of 3,222 counties — 48.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 28.7% and unemployment stands at 9.5%.

Median Household Income
$38,548 −48.7% vs nat'l
Rank #3,092 of 3,222
4th percentile
Per Capita Income
$24,694 −40.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,982 of 3,222
7th percentile
Poverty Rate
28.7% +127.5% vs nat'l
Rank #3,071 of 3,222
5th percentile
Unemployment Rate
9.5% +78.7% vs nat'l
Rank #3,063 of 3,222
5th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.7% −62.4% vs nat'l
Rank #3,057 of 3,222
5th percentile
Mean Commute Time
36.5 min +32.2% vs nat'l
Rank #184 of 3,222
94th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Jefferson Davis County is $90,100 (-68.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $757/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.5%.

Median Home Value
$90,100 −68.0% vs nat'l
Rank #3,089 of 3,222
4th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$757 −34.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,437 of 3,222
24th percentile
Homeownership Rate
84.5% +31.1% vs nat'l
Rank #150 of 3,222
95th percentile
84.5% Homeownership

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Health

88.9% of residents in Jefferson Davis County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% below the national rate.

88.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
88.9% −3.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,389 of 3,222
26th percentile

About Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi has a total population of 11,117, making it the 2,410th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jefferson Davis County is 46.0 years, which is 18.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Jefferson Davis County is $38,548, which ranks #3,092 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 48.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 28.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5%.

The median home value in Jefferson Davis County is $90,100, 68.0% below the national median. Renters in Jefferson Davis County pay a median gross rent of $757 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Jefferson Davis County, 12.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.5 min.

Jefferson Davis County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 59.5% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (37.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).

All data for Jefferson Davis 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.