Jefferson Davis County's estimated 2026 population is 11,183 with a growth rate of 0.56% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson Davis County is the 65th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 12,466 and has seen a growth of -10.29% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Jefferson Davis County includes 60.17% Black or African American, 38.06% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (60.17%)
White (38.06%)
Two or more races (1.69%)
Native American (0.04%)
Asian (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,729 | 60.17% |
| White | 4,256 | 38.06% |
| Two or more races | 189 | 1.69% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Jefferson Davis County's average per capita income is $30,494. Household income levels show a median of $37,183. The poverty rate stands at 25.01%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $68,481 | - |
| Families | $54,233 | $68,991 |
| Households | $37,183 | $56,805 |
| Non Families | $22,006 | $31,630 |
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