Jefferson County Summary

Life in Jefferson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County:

  • The population in Jefferson County is 7,207.

  • The median home value in Jefferson County is $107,868.

  • The median income in Jefferson County is $31,544.

  • The median rent in Jefferson County is $411.

  • The unemployment rate in Jefferson County is 5.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Jefferson County is 31.8%.

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 81.7° and there are 125.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

Fayette, MS Population 1,640

Map Of Jefferson County

Jefferson County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 81.7°.

  • There are 79.0 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 125.7 inches of rain each year with 0.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:38 hours of sun each day in Jefferson County.

StatJefferson County
Mean High81.7
Nice Days79.0
Rainfall125.7
Snowfall0.3
Sunny_hours5:38
81.7°
Average High
125.7
Inches of Rain

Jefferson County Demographics

Population over time in Jefferson County

The current population in Jefferson County is 7,207. The population has increased 0.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 7,286 2.2%
2021 7,129 -1.3%
2020 7,225 -

Gender in Jefferson County

  • Jefferson County is 52.2% female with 3,758 female residents.

  • Jefferson County is 47.8% male with 3,448 male residents.

Female
52.2% (3,758)
Male
47.8% (3,448)
Gender Jefferson County MS USA
Female 52.2% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 47.8% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Jefferson County

Jefferson County is:

  • 13.0% White with 939 White residents.

  • 77.2% African American with 5,561 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 33 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 0.7% Two Or More with 47 Two Or More residents.

  • 8.5% Hispanic with 610 Hispanic residents.

White
13.0% (939)
African American
77.2% (5,561)
American Indian
0.2% (17)
Asian
0.5% (33)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.7% (47)
Hispanic
8.5% (610)

Table: Jefferson County By Race

Race Jefferson County MS USA
White 13.0% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 77.2% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.7% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 8.5% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Jefferson County, Mississippi

  • 14.1% of households in Jefferson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.5% of households in Jefferson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 20.8% of households in Jefferson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 16.0% of households in Jefferson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.7% of households in Jefferson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 11.1% of households in Jefferson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 4.6% of households in Jefferson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Jefferson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.0% of households in Jefferson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.5% of households in Jefferson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
14.1% (1,016)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.5% (253)
$15,000 to $24,999
20.8% (1,501)
$25,000 to $34,999
16.0% (1,153)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.7% (1,130)
$50,000 to $74,999
11.1% (803)
$75,000 to $99,999
4.6% (330)
$100,000 to $149,999
8.6% (620)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.0% (145)
$200,000 or more
3.5% (250)
Income Jefferson County MS USA
Less than $10,000 14.1% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.5% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 20.8% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 16.0% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.7% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 11.1% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 4.6% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 8.6% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.0% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.5% 4.7% 11.4%

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

  • 11.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 13.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed some college.

  • 4.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed master's degree.

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

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

< 9th Grade
10% (792)
9-12th Grade
13% (936)
High School / GED
30% (2,162)
Some College
21% (1,513)
Associate's Degree
4% (288)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (792)
Master's Degree
8% (576)
Professional Degree
1% (72)
Doctorate Degree
1% (72)
Education Jefferson County MS USA
< 9th Grade 10% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 13% 9% 6%
High School / GED 30% 30% 26%
Some College 21% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 4% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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