Jackson County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jackson County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 144,437. It is the 5th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jackson County is 39.7 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jackson County is $64,756. This is 18% higher than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. The unemployment rate is 7.4%. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $181,700. Housing costs are 13% higher than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Jackson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jackson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 20.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (7.3% vs 3.6%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.1% vs 1.0%).

Education

24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.8%.