Jackson County, MS — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
144,437
Male
71,179
49.3%
Female
73,258
50.7%
Median Age
39.7 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
3.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher17.2%
High School or Higher35.7%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
7.9%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
7.8%
Married
41.1%
Jackson County, MS has a population of 144,437 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 39.7 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 68.3% of the population. 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 3.5% of residents are foreign-born.