Jackson County, Mississippi

Total Population: 144,437

County Seat: Pascagoula

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Median Home Value

$181,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$64,756

Across all households

Median Age

39.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

24.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)66.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)20.4%
Hispanic or Latino7.3%
Two or More Races3.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.1%
Other Race0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

23.0%

65 Years and Over

16.9%

Male

49.3%

Female

50.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.6%

No Health Insurance

12.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$64,756

Mean Household Income

$85,693

Per Capita Income

$34,116

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$181,700

Median Rent

$1,087/mo

Total Housing Units

62,994

Owner-Occupied

72.0%

Renter-Occupied

28.0%

Vacancy Rate

9.5%

Married Couple Households

46.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.5%

Average Household Size

2.51

Broadband Internet Access

87.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

9.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28059.