Mississippi Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 145,249 (100%) |
| Population Density | 201 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 52 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $66,201 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,389 |
| Median Home Value | $193,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 63,558 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 41,889 (65.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 15,758 (24.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,911 (9.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 57,647 |
| Average Household Size | 2.50 |
| Family Households | 38,418 (66.6%) |
The table below compares Jackson County to the other 82 counties and county equivalents in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 5 | 95th |
| Population Density | # 5 | 95th |
| Median Household Income | # 9 | 90th |
| Per Capita Income | # 8 | 91st |
| Diversity Index | # 32 | 62nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
