Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jefferson Davis County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28065
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 065
Geography
- Land Area
- 408.45 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.69 sq mi
- Total Area
- 409.14 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.564808
- Longitude
- -89.827086
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 11,105
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 8,901
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,034 | 99.4% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 0.6% |
| White | 4,225 | 38.0% |
| Black | 6,619 | 59.6% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,839 | 99.3% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 0.7% |
| White | 3,525 | 39.6% |
| Black | 5,260 | 59.1% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 60 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 11,117
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $37,932
- Poverty Rate
- 28.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,161
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,251 | 38.2% |
| Black | 6,613 | 59.5% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,885
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,484 | 44.2% |
| Republican | 1,730 | 21.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,671 | 33.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,491 | 44.3% |
| Female | 4,095 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,327 | 16.8% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 0.9% |
| Black | 6,309 | 80.0% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,949
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 37.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 561 | 42.3% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 26.0% |
| Black | 2,321 | 36.8% |
| Asian | 7 | 16.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,203 | 34.5% |
| Female | 1,670 | 40.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,747 (34.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,014 (12.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,702
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $88,513
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $708
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 85.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 4.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 23.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.