Jasper County, Mississippi

Total Population: 16,211

County Seat: Paulding

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Median Home Value

$118,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$47,157

Across all households

Median Age

42.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

13.0%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)53.2%
White (Non-Hispanic)44.6%
Two or More Races1.5%
Hispanic or Latino0.6%

Under 18 Years

22.8%

65 Years and Over

21.3%

Male

49.5%

Female

50.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.7%

No Health Insurance

9.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

13.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$47,157

Mean Household Income

$59,344

Per Capita Income

$24,538

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

65.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$118,600

Median Rent

$809/mo

Total Housing Units

8,097

Owner-Occupied

83.2%

Renter-Occupied

16.8%

Vacancy Rate

21.1%

Married Couple Households

37.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

22.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

36.5%

Average Household Size

2.52

Broadband Internet Access

60.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

10.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28061.