Jefferson County's estimated 2026 population is 6,752 with a growth rate of -1.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County is the 79th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 7,723 and has seen a growth of -12.57% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Jefferson County includes 81.23% Black or African American, 13.22% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (81.23%)
White (13.22%)
Two or more races (4.59%)
Asian (0.8%)
Native American (0.08%)
Other race (0.08%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,789 | 81.23% |
| White | 942 | 13.22% |
| Two or more races | 327 | 4.59% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.08% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Jefferson County's average per capita income is $31,839. Household income levels show a median of $36,207. The poverty rate stands at 28.51%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $73,929 | - |
| Families | $45,323 | $63,941 |
| Households | $36,207 | $53,294 |
| Non Families | $26,739 | $26,036 |
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