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 | |
| Median Household Income | $38,548 | -48.7% | #3,092 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.0 years | +18.3% | #598 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $90,100 | -68.0% | #3,089 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $757 | -34.9% | #2,437 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 28.7% | +127.5% | #3,071 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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88.9% of residents in Jefferson Davis County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% below the national rate.
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.