Jackson County's estimated 2026 population is 148,676 with a growth rate of 0.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County is the 5th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 139,479 and has seen a growth of 6.59% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Jackson County includes 68.29% White, 20.53% Black or African American, 3.37% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (68.29%)
Black or African American (20.53%)
Two or more races (5.35%)
Other race (3.37%)
Asian (2.24%)
Native American (0.21%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98,632 | 68.29% |
| Black or African American | 29,659 | 20.53% |
| Two or more races | 7,722 | 5.35% |
| Other race | 4,867 | 3.37% |
| Asian | 3,237 | 2.24% |
| Native American | 297 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Jackson County's average per capita income is $45,003. Household income levels show a median of $64,756. The poverty rate stands at 14.13%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $102,136 | $122,978 |
| Families | $84,872 | $102,469 |
| Households | $64,756 | $85,693 |
| Non Families | $35,638 | $49,324 |
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