Jefferson Davis County's 2026 population is estimated at 10,851, reflecting a -0.82% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Jefferson Davis County is the 65th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 12,466 and has grown -12.96% since 2010.
Overall: 46 years
Female: 47 years
Male: 43.8 years
There are 8,913 adults, (2,732 of whom are seniors) in Jefferson Davis County.
Female: 5,885 (52.9%)
Male: 5,232 (47.1%)
The racial composition of Jefferson Davis County includes 59.49% Black or African American, 38.24% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,613 | 59.49% |
| White | 4,251 | 38.24% |
| Two or more races | 217 | 1.95% |
| Other race | 28 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.03% |
Jefferson Davis County 's average per capita income is $31,383. Household income levels show a median of $38,548. The poverty rate stands at 28.67%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $70,000 | - |
| Families | $54,366 | $70,228 |
| Households | $38,548 | $59,389 |
| Non Families | $22,987 | $32,870 |
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