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Jackson

County:
Hinds County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
111.685
State:
Mississippi

Jackson is a city located in Hinds County, Mississippi. Jackson has a 2026 population of 135,671. It is also the county seat of Hinds County. Jackson is currently declining at a rate of -2.09% annually and its population has decreased by -11.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 153,004 in 2020.

The median household income in Jackson is $42,071 with a poverty rate of 27.92%. The median age in Jackson is 34.5 years: 32.7 years for males, and 36.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.1 males.

135.7K
Total Population
1,215
Density (mi²)
-2.9K -2.09%
Growth

Jackson Population

Jackson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026135,671-2,889-2.09%
2025138,560-2,889-2.04%
2024141,449-2,036-1.42%
2023143,485-2,297-1.58%
2022145,782-3,632-2.43%
2021149,414-3,590-2.35%
2020153,004-699-0.45%
2019160,658-3,126-1.91%
2018163,784-3,080-1.85%
2017166,864-2,210-1.31%
2016169,074-1,896-1.11%
2015170,970-1,095-0.64%
2014172,065-905-0.52%
2013172,970-1,883-1.08%
2012174,853-313-0.18%
2011175,1661,4630.84%
2010173,7031890.11%
2000184,256-12,381-6.3%
1990196,637-6,258-3.08%
1980202,89548,92731.78%
1970153,9689,5466.61%
1960144,42246,15146.96%
195098,27136,16458.23%
194062,10713,82528.63%
193048,28225,465111.61%
192022,8171,5557.31%
191021,26213,446172.03%
19007,8161,89632.03%
18905,92071613.76%
18805,20497022.91%
18704,2341,04332.69%
18603,1911,29167.95%
18501,90000%

Median Age

Overall: 34.5 years
Female: 36.6 years
Male: 32.7 years

Jackson Adults

There are 111,566 adults, (22,008 of whom are seniors) in Jackson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 78,772 (53.7%)
Male: 67,859 (46.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Jackson includes 82.01% Black or African American, 13.42% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American120,25482.01%
White19,67413.42%
Two or more races4,3242.95%
Other race1,5551.06%
Asian4160.28%
Native American4080.28%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,4641%
Other race1,2430.85%
Black or African American4420.3%
Native American1650.11%
White1600.11%
Asian90.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American119,81281.71%
White19,51413.31%
Two or more races2,8601.95%
Asian4070.28%
Other race3120.21%
Native American2430.17%

Jackson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Jackson 's average per capita income is $33,528. Household income levels show a median of $42,071. The poverty rate stands at 27.92%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$87,083$114,346
Families$52,810$78,407
Households$42,071$62,734
Non Families$30,521$41,632

$33,528

Average Income

$42,071

Median Household Income

27.92%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)