Jefferson County, Mississippi

Total Population: 7,127

County Seat: Fayette

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Median Home Value

$81,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$36,207

Across all households

Median Age

43 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

19.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)81.0%
White (Non-Hispanic)13.2%
Hispanic or Latino4.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Two or More Races0.5%

Under 18 Years

21.2%

65 Years and Over

19.3%

Male

48.4%

Female

51.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.7%

No Health Insurance

8.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

80.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

19.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$36,207

Mean Household Income

$53,294

Per Capita Income

$20,430

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

57.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$81,400

Median Rent

$444/mo

Total Housing Units

3,383

Owner-Occupied

78.8%

Renter-Occupied

21.2%

Vacancy Rate

29.9%

Married Couple Households

33.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

14.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

47.7%

Average Household Size

2.83

Broadband Internet Access

87.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28063.