Jefferson County, Mississippi's estimated 2024 population is 6,815 with a growth rate of -1.82% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County, Mississippi is the 79th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 7,723 and has seen a growth of -11.76% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,185 | -126 | -2% |
| 2028 | 6,311 | -126 | -1.96% |
| 2027 | 6,437 | -126 | -1.92% |
| 2026 | 6,563 | -126 | -1.88% |
| 2025 | 6,689 | -126 | -1.85% |
| 2024 | 6,815 | -126 | -1.82% |
| 2023 | 6,941 | -126 | -1.78% |
| 2022 | 7,067 | -69 | -0.97% |
| 2021 | 7,136 | -109 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 7,245 | 223 | 3.18% |
| 2019 | 7,022 | -70 | -0.99% |
| 2018 | 7,092 | -139 | -1.92% |
| 2017 | 7,231 | -71 | -0.97% |
| 2016 | 7,302 | -205 | -2.73% |
| 2015 | 7,507 | -77 | -1.02% |
| 2014 | 7,584 | -74 | -0.97% |
| 2013 | 7,658 | -25 | -0.33% |
| 2012 | 7,683 | 84 | 1.11% |
| 2011 | 7,599 | -124 | -1.61% |
| 2010 | 7,723 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 8,653 | -528 | -5.75% |
| 1980 | 9,181 | -114 | -1.23% |
| 1970 | 9,295 | -847 | -8.35% |
| 1960 | 10,142 | -1,164 | -10.3% |
| 1950 | 11,306 | -2,663 | -19.06% |
| 1940 | 13,969 | -322 | -2.25% |
| 1930 | 14,291 | -1,655 | -10.38% |
| 1920 | 15,946 | -2,275 | -12.49% |
| 1910 | 18,221 | -3,071 | -14.42% |
| 1900 | 21,292 | 2,345 | 12.38% |
| 1890 | 18,947 | 1,633 | 9.43% |
| 1880 | 17,314 | 3,466 | 25.03% |
| 1870 | 13,848 | -1,501 | -9.78% |
| 1860 | 15,349 | 2,156 | 16.34% |
| 1850 | 13,193 | 1,543 | 13.24% |
| 1840 | 11,650 | 1,895 | 19.43% |
| 1830 | 9,755 | 2,933 | 42.99% |
| 1820 | 6,822 | 2,821 | 70.51% |
| 1810 | 4,001 | 1,061 | 36.09% |
| 1800 | 2,940 | -3,245 | -52.47% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,697 | 79.05% |
| White | 946 | 13.13% |
| Two or more races | 500 | 6.94% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.24% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,530 | 2.66 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Female | 908 | 3.22 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Married | 737 | 3.06 | 90.1 | 9.9 |
| Non Family | 710 | 1.01 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Male | 175 | 4.84 | 93.7 | 6.3 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
72.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 657 | 13.34% |
| Associates Degree | 205 | 4.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 519 | 10.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 453 | 9.2% |
| High School Graduate | 1,501 | 30.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 532 | 10.8% |
| Some College | 1,059 | 21.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,622 | 2,733 | 734 |
| White | 831 | 747 | 226 |
| Hispanic | 506 | 300 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 417 | 225 | 12 |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Native American | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 14 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,000 | $52,050 | $39,836 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,028 | $0 | $50,167 |
| High School Graduate | $17,386 | $29,348 | $11,810 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,705 | $32,802 | $18,568 |
| Overall | $26,684 | $33,291 | $24,375 |
| Some College | $24,054 | $15,727 | $24,761 |
$26,684
Average Earnings
$33,291
Average Male
$24,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.41% of Jefferson County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 1.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,380 | 2,016 | 37.47% |
| White | 817 | 123 | 15.06% |
| Hispanic | 589 | 16 | 2.72% |
31.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.02%
Male Poverty Rate
31.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson County, Mississippi is Black, with 37.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson County, Mississippi is Hispanic, with 2.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.29% |
| High School | 36.72% |
| Some College | 11.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 12.11% |
| Female Employed | 8.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $37,130 | $58,346 |
| Households | $31,544 | $50,112 |
| Married Families | $59,219 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,582 | $24,937 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.6%
Male Marriage Rate
25.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
183
Number of Veterans
147
Male Veterans
36
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 61 |
| Vietnam | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 79 |
| 65 to 74 | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 90 | 2.09% |
| White | 89 | 10.24% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 3.42% |
| Native American | 4 | 28.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.2%
Labor Force Participation
37.1%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
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.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.08%
Born in Jefferson County, Mississippi
99.03%
Native Born
0.97%
Foreign Born
0.65%
Non Citizen
0.32%
Naturalized
99.03% of Jefferson County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 87.08% having been born in Mississippi. 0.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.