Jackson, Mississippi Population 2023

147,758

Jackson is a city located in Hinds County and Rankin County Mississippi. With a 2023 population of 147,758, it is the largest city in Mississippi and the 195th largest city in the United States.Jackson is currently declining at a rate of -1.32% annually and its population has decreased by -3.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 153,701 in 2020. Spanning over 113 miles, Jackson has a population density of 1,330 people per square mile.

The average household income in Jackson is $55,850 with a poverty rate of 29.51%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Jackson is 33.5 years, 32.2 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.

Jackson has developed a reputation for its music, earning it the nickname “The City with Soul” because of the many musicians that were born there.

Population Growth in Jackson, Mississippi

During its earliest years, Jackson experienced significant population growth. At the time of the 1980 census, this number had risen to over 200,000. However, a period of decline followed, and each 10-year census following has posted a population loss. This loss has primarily been attributed to more people moving to suburban areas outside of the city limits. However, it has been predicted that this trend will change in the future and the population will grow once again as more people seek the attractions and amenities offered in the city.

Jackson Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jackson was:

  • Black or African American: 82.47%
  • White: 16.19%
  • Two or more races: 0.7%
  • Asian: 0.33%
  • Other race: 0.19%
  • Native American: 0.08%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%
The current population of Jackson, Mississippi is 147,758 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 153,701.

Jackson, Mississippi Population 2023

Jackson Metro Area Population by Year

Population by Race

Black or African American

White

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Jackson Population by Race

Jackson Population Pyramid 2023

Jackson Median Age

33.5

Total

32.2

Male

34.7

Female

Jackson Adults

There are 123,577 adults, (21,260 of whom are seniors) in Jackson.

Jackson Age Dependency

60.1

Age Dependency Ratio

20.8

Old Age Dependency Ratio

39.3

Child Dependency Ratio

Jackson Sex Ratio

Female88,45354.01%
Male75,32545.99%

Jackson Population by Age

Jackson Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

3.34

Average Family Size

2.49

Average Household Size

49.0%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Jackson Households and Families

Male

Female

Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Jackson Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Jackson Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 80.97%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 65.75%.

Jackson Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

$29,120

Average Earnings

$32,227

Average Male

$26,261

Average Female

Jackson Earnings by Educational Attainment

Jackson Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Jackson Language

97.98% of Jackson residents speak only English, while 2.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.23% of the population.

Jackson Language

Jackson Poverty by Race

rate

29.51%

Overall Poverty Rate

22.53%

Male Poverty Rate

26.12%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Jackson

The race most likely to be in poverty in Jackson is Other, with 76.68% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Jackson is Asian, with 5.41% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.48%.

Jackson Poverty

Jackson Poverty Rate by Education

Jackson Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Jackson Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

mean

median

Income by Household Type

Jackson Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

30.1%

Overall Marriage Rate

33.4%

Male Marriage Rate

27.4%

Female Marriage Rate

Jackson Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Jackson Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.

Jackson Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Jackson Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

6,609

Number of Veterans

5,971

Male Veterans

638

Female Veterans

Jackson Veterans by War

Jackson Veterans by Age

count

Jackson Veterans by Race

Jackson Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

11.24%

Veteran Poverty Rate

25.17%

Veteran Disability Rate

Jackson Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

62.9%

Labor Force Participation

55.7%

Employment Rate

11.4%

Unemployment Rate

Jackson Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Jackson Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Jackson Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

89.4%

Born in Jackson

105.37%

Native Born

1.19%

Foreign Born

0.79%

Non Citizen

0.4%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

105.37% of Jackson residents were born in the United States, with 89.4% having been born in Mississippi. 0.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

Jackson Place of Birth

Note: data after 2020 is projected based on recent growth

Jackson Population by Year