Jackson County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jackson County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28059
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 059
Geography
- Land Area
- 722.83 sq mi
- Water Area
- 320.58 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1043.40 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.456005
- Longitude
- -88.625101
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 143,402
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 110,482
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 133,456 | 93.1% |
| Hispanic | 9,940 | 6.9% |
| White | 96,667 | 67.4% |
| Black | 27,388 | 19.1% |
| Asian | 2,654 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 625 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 493 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 104,026 | 94.2% |
| Hispanic | 6,458 | 5.8% |
| White | 76,843 | 69.6% |
| Black | 21,006 | 19.0% |
| Asian | 2,727 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,217 | 2.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 301 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 145,249
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $68,172
- Poverty Rate
- 13.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 19,878
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 97,625 | 67.2% |
| Black | 27,543 | 19.0% |
| Asian | 3,175 | 2.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 86,912
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 12,822 | 14.8% |
| Republican | 30,540 | 35.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 43,547 | 50.1% |
| Other | 3 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 40,241 | 46.3% |
| Female | 45,687 | 52.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 57,860 | 66.6% |
| Hispanic | 4,304 | 5.0% |
| Black | 17,074 | 19.6% |
| Asian | 1,320 | 1.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 32,005
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 36.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 23,470 | 40.6% |
| Hispanic | 689 | 16.0% |
| Black | 5,353 | 31.4% |
| Asian | 233 | 17.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 14,975 | 37.2% |
| Female | 16,824 | 36.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 20,621 (20.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 26,828 (26.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 63,558
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $192,605
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,117
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 7.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.