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Jefferson County

State:
Mississippi
County Seat:
Fayette

Jefferson County's estimated 2025 population is 6,689 with a growth rate of -1.85% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County is the 79th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 7,723 and has seen a growth of -13.39% since that time.

6,689
Total Population
13
Population Density (mi²)
79
Population Rank (State)
-126 -1.85%
Annual Population Growth

Jefferson County Population

Jefferson County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Jefferson County includes 81.23% Black or African American, 13.22% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American5,78981.23%
White94213.22%
Two or more races3274.59%
Asian570.8%
Native American60.08%
Other race60.08%

Jefferson County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Jefferson County's average per capita income is $31,839. Household income levels show a median of $36,207. The poverty rate stands at 28.51%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$73,929-
Families$45,323$63,941
Households$36,207$53,294
Non Families$26,739$26,036

$31,839

Average Income

$36,207

Median Household Income

28.51%

Poverty Rate