Jackson County Summary

Life in Jackson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Jackson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jackson County:

  • The population in Jackson County is 143,721.

  • The median home value in Jackson County is $192,772.

  • The median income in Jackson County is $60,045.

  • The median rent in Jackson County is $1,001.

  • The unemployment rate in Jackson County is 8.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Jackson County is 15.7%.

  • The average high in Jackson County is 78.6° and there are 149.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jackson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jackson County

Pascagoula, MS Population 21,904

Gautier, MS Population 19,007

Ocean Springs, MS Population 18,417

Moss Point, MS Population 12,173

Gulf Hills, MS Population 8,647

St. Martin, MS Population 7,843

Gulf Park Estates, MS Population 6,965

Latimer, MS Population 6,436

Vancleave, MS Population 5,207

Escatawpa, MS Population 3,239

Hurley, MS Population 1,391

Wade, MS Population 1,349

Big Point, MS Population 918

Helena, MS Population 692

Map Of Jackson County

Jackson County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Jackson County is 78.6°.

  • There are 93.66 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 149.5 inches of rain each year with 0.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:48 hours of sun each day in Jackson County.

StatJackson County
Mean High78.6
Nice Days93.66
Rainfall149.5
Snowfall0.1
Sunny_hours5:48
78.6°
Average High
149.5
Inches of Rain

Jackson County Photos

Moss Point City Hall Sept
Source: Wikipedia User Chris Pruitt | CC BY-SA 3.0
City Of Ocean Springsc Mississippi Official Seal
Source: Public Domain
Shrimpboats
Source: Wikipedia User Zach123abc | CC BY-SA 3.0
Fema      Biloxi Bay Bridge In Mississippi
Source: Public Domain
Pelican
Source: Wikipedia User Zach123abc | CC BY-SA 3.0
Biloxi Bay From Ocean Springsc Mississippi
Source: Wikipedia User bugflickr | CC BY-SA 2.0

Jackson County Demographics

Population over time in Jackson County

The current population in Jackson County is 143,721. The population has increased 0.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 142,993 0.1%
2021 142,872 0.3%
2020 142,376 -

Gender in Jackson County

  • Jackson County is 50.5% female with 72,643 female residents.

  • Jackson County is 49.5% male with 71,078 male residents.

Female
50.5% (72,643)
Male
49.5% (71,078)
Gender Jackson County MS USA
Female 50.5% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 49.5% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Jackson County

Jackson County is:

  • 66.7% White with 95,926 White residents.

  • 20.3% African American with 29,149 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 253 American Indian residents.

  • 2.3% Asian with 3,243 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 29 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 806 Other residents.

  • 2.9% Two Or More with 4,100 Two Or More residents.

  • 7.1% Hispanic with 10,215 Hispanic residents.

White
66.7% (95,926)
African American
20.3% (29,149)
American Indian
0.2% (253)
Asian
2.3% (3,243)
Hawaiian
0.0% (29)
Other
0.6% (806)
Two Or More
2.9% (4,100)
Hispanic
7.1% (10,215)

Table: Jackson County By Race

Race Jackson County MS USA
White 66.7% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 20.3% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 2.3% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.9% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 7.1% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Jackson County, Mississippi

  • 6.8% of households in Jackson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.7% of households in Jackson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Jackson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Jackson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Jackson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.6% of households in Jackson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.5% of households in Jackson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.3% of households in Jackson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Jackson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.3% of households in Jackson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.8% (9,714)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.7% (8,126)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.2% (11,843)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.0% (12,928)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.7% (18,217)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.6% (25,275)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.5% (20,769)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.3% (20,546)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.1% (8,718)
$200,000 or more
5.3% (7,581)
Income Jackson County MS USA
Less than $10,000 6.8% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.7% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.2% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.0% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.7% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.6% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.5% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.3% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.1% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.3% 4.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Jackson County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Jackson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Jackson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Jackson County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Jackson County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Jackson County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Jackson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Jackson County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Jackson County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Jackson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (5,748)
9-12th Grade
7% (10,060)
High School / GED
28% (40,241)
Some College
26% (37,367)
Associate's Degree
12% (17,246)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (21,558)
Master's Degree
6% (8,623)
Professional Degree
1% (1,437)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,437)
Education Jackson County MS USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 9% 6%
High School / GED 28% 30% 26%
Some College 26% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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