Jackson County, MS — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$64,756
Per Capita Income
$34,116
Poverty Rate
14.1%
SNAP Recipients
9.6%
Gini Index
0.460
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K18.7%
$25K–$50K20.8%
$50K–$75K17.2%
$75K–$100K12.5%
$100K–$150K17.3%
$150K–$200K7.3%
$200K+6.1%
The median household income in Jackson County, MS is $64,756 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $34,116. 14.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 9.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.460 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).