Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jefferson Davis County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 11,183. It is the 66th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jefferson Davis County is 45.7 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 38.4 years. 10.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jefferson Davis County is $37,183. This is 32% lower than the state median of $54,915. It is also 53% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 25.0%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 8.3%. This is 38% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $87,100. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Jefferson Davis County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jefferson Davis County is Black or African American, making up 60.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 37.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (60.2% vs 36.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.6%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

13.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower 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 87.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Jefferson Davis County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Mississippi and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.