Jefferson Davis County's estimated 2026 population is 10,851 with a growth rate of -0.82% 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 -12.96% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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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