Jefferson County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jefferson County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28063
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 063
Geography
- Land Area
- 519.93 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.33 sq mi
- Total Area
- 527.26 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.733633
- Longitude
- -91.043878
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 7,055
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 5,601
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,916 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 137 | 1.9% |
| White | 941 | 13.3% |
| Black | 5,850 | 82.9% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,476 | 97.8% |
| Hispanic | 127 | 2.3% |
| White | 926 | 16.5% |
| Black | 4,469 | 79.8% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 76 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 7,068
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $36,805
- Poverty Rate
- 30.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,175
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 929 | 13.1% |
| Black | 5,857 | 82.9% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 4,926
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,054 | 62.0% |
| Republican | 212 | 4.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,660 | 33.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,109 | 42.8% |
| Female | 2,589 | 52.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 190 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 0.8% |
| Black | 4,580 | 93.0% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,744
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 35.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 71 | 37.4% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 18.9% |
| Black | 1,620 | 35.4% |
| Asian | 11 | 35.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 674 | 32.0% |
| Female | 1,021 | 39.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,547 (31.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 651 (13.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,390
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $80,754
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $860
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 88.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 4.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.