2023 ACS Census Data · Population 7,127
Jefferson County is a small rural county in Mississippi with a population of 7,127. The median household income is $36,207, 44% below the national average. The poverty rate is 28.5%, median home value is $81,400, and 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its labor force participation is 30% below the national average.
Population
7,127
2023 estimate
Rank #2728 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$36,207
Household
Rank #3107 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$81,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #3138 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
19.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #1922 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
0.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
25% below Mississippi avg·44% below national avg
Poverty Rate
30% below Mississippi avg·90% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
23% below Mississippi avg·30% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$20,430
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
28.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
40.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
36% below Mississippi avg·61% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
43% below Mississippi avg·52% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
10% above Mississippi avg·8% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
14% above Mississippi avg·11% above national avg
Housing Units
3,383
Households
2,372
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.8
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,024
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
27 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
5% above Mississippi avg·17% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% below Mississippi avg·9% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
10.8%
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