Jefferson County, Mississippi
Total Population: 7,127
County Seat: Fayette
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
80.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
19.9%
Enrolled in College (18+)
8.7%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28063.