Jefferson County, Mississippi Population 2022
Jefferson County, Mississippi's estimated population is 6,681 with a growth rate of -1.52% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County, Mississippi is the 80th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 7,721 and has seen a growth of -13.47% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 2,940 | 0.00% | |
| 1810 | 4,001 | 1,061 | 36.09% |
| 1820 | 6,822 | 2,821 | 70.51% |
| 1830 | 9,755 | 2,933 | 42.99% |
| 1840 | 11,650 | 1,895 | 19.43% |
| 1850 | 13,193 | 1,543 | 13.24% |
| 1860 | 15,349 | 2,156 | 16.34% |
| 1870 | 13,848 | -1,501 | -9.78% |
| 1880 | 17,314 | 3,466 | 25.03% |
| 1890 | 18,947 | 1,633 | 9.43% |
| 1900 | 21,292 | 2,345 | 12.38% |
| 1910 | 18,221 | -3,071 | -14.42% |
| 1920 | 15,946 | -2,275 | -12.49% |
| 1930 | 14,291 | -1,655 | -10.38% |
| 1940 | 13,969 | -322 | -2.25% |
| 1950 | 11,306 | -2,663 | -19.06% |
| 1960 | 10,142 | -1,164 | -10.30% |
| 1970 | 9,295 | -847 | -8.35% |
| 1980 | 9,181 | -114 | -1.23% |
| 1990 | 8,653 | -528 | -5.75% |
| 2010 | 7,721 | -932 | -10.77% |
| 2011 | 7,595 | -126 | -1.63% |
| 2012 | 7,679 | 84 | 1.11% |
| 2013 | 7,655 | -24 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 7,579 | -76 | -0.99% |
| 2015 | 7,503 | -76 | -1.00% |
| 2016 | 7,312 | -191 | -2.55% |
| 2017 | 7,227 | -85 | -1.16% |
| 2018 | 7,093 | -134 | -1.85% |
| 2019 | 6,990 | -103 | -1.45% |
| 2020 | 6,887 | -103 | -1.47% |
| 2021 | 6,784 | -103 | -1.50% |
| 2022 | 6,681 | -103 | -1.52% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 938 | 13.16% |
| Black or African American | 6,116 | 85.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 18 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.58% |
| Some Other Race | 9 | 0.13% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.10% |
Jefferson County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,543 | 2.59 | 71.3 |
| Married | 729 | 2.57 | 92.9 |
| Male | 221 | 5.58 | 80.5 |
| Female | 746 | 3.55 | 67.2 |
| Non Family | 847 | 0 | 54.1 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 341 | 7.03% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 611 | 12.60% |
| High School Graduate | 1,601 | 33.02% |
| Some College | 1,222 | 25.21% |
| Associates Degree | 149 | 3.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 433 | 8.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 491 | 10.13% |
Jefferson County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| White | 812 | 724 | 173 |
| Black | 3,959 | 3,115 | 744 |
| Asian | 38 | 38 | |
| Hispanic | 253 | 244 | |
| Native American | 15 | 4 | |
| Other Race | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
$24,097
Average Earnings
$32,855
Average Male
$20,753
Average Female
Jefferson County, Mississippi Language by Age
Jefferson County, Mississippi Language
98.19% of Jefferson County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 1.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.00% of the population.
Jefferson County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,746 | 1,701 | 29.60% |
| White | 801 | 147 | 18.35% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 290 | 34 | 11.72% |
28.00%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.21%
Male Poverty Rate
28.67%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jefferson County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson County, Mississippi is Black, with 29.60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson County, Mississippi is Hispanic, with 11.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.38%.
Jefferson County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
30.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.1%
Male Marriage Rate
29.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Jefferson County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
Jefferson County, Mississippi Marriage
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 45-54.
Jefferson County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 195 | 22.75% |
| Black | 223 | 4.82% |
| Native American | 4 | 26.67% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 9.45% |
Jefferson County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
62.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
44.4%
Labor Force Participation
40.1%
Employment Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
85.23%
Born in Jefferson County, Mississippi
98.44%
Native Born
1.56%
Foreign Born
0.56%
Non Citizen
1.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.44% of Jefferson County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 85.23% having been born in Mississippi. 0.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990