Jackson County's estimated 2026 population is 148,433 with a growth rate of 0.52% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County is the 5th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 139,479 and has seen a growth of 6.42% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.1 years
Female: 40.9 years
Male: 39.3 years
There are 112,052 adults, (25,067 of whom are seniors) in Jackson County.
Female: 73,820 (50.8%)
Male: 71,429 (49.2%)
The racial composition of Jackson County includes 67.21% White, 18.96% Black or African American, 4.09% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97,625 | 67.21% |
| Black or African American | 27,543 | 18.96% |
| Two or more races | 10,296 | 7.09% |
| Other race | 5,941 | 4.09% |
| Asian | 3,175 | 2.19% |
| Native American | 652 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.01% |
Jackson County's average per capita income is $46,012. Household income levels show a median of $66,201. The poverty rate stands at 13.84%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $104,344 | $125,713 |
| Families | $86,071 | $105,014 |
| Households | $66,201 | $88,071 |
| Non Families | $34,672 | $50,414 |
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