Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi

Total Population: 11,183

County Seat: Prentiss

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Median Home Value

$87,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$37,183

Across all households

Median Age

45.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

13.5%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)60.2%
White (Non-Hispanic)37.9%
Two or More Races1.7%
Hispanic or Latino0.2%

Under 18 Years

19.9%

65 Years and Over

23.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

52.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

100.0%

No Health Insurance

11.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

13.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$37,183

Mean Household Income

$56,805

Per Capita Income

$24,065

Unemployment Rate (16+)

8.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

69.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$87,100

Median Rent

$695/mo

Total Housing Units

5,665

Owner-Occupied

81.7%

Renter-Occupied

18.3%

Vacancy Rate

22.6%

Married Couple Households

39.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

19.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

38.7%

Average Household Size

2.52

Broadband Internet Access

75.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

10.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28065.