County · Mississippi
Jackson County, Mississippi
Jackson County, Mississippi. Jackson County had 147,666 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.1% since 2020, while Mississippi shrank 0.2%. It holds 14 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 10 census-designated) and 43 census tracts. GEOID 28059.
Jackson County is one of the 4 counties of the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
147,666
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 143,252 · ACS 2020-2024: 145,249
Median household income
$66,201
±$3,351 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$193,100
±$6,211 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$1,101
±$35 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Jackson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 143,252 residents in Jackson County. The Census Bureau estimates 147,666 for July 1, 2025, up 3.1% since 2020, while Mississippi shrank 0.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 145,249 over 723 square miles of land.
| Measure | Jackson County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 145,249 | 2,946,779 | +2,873 |
| Households | 57,647±597 | 1,145,431 | +5,224 |
| Average household size | 2.50±0.03 | 2.49 | −0.19 |
| Housing units | 63,558±52 | 1,341,114 | +1,437 |
Jackson County's population since 2000
From 131,420 in 2000 to 147,666 in 2025: up 12.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Jackson County?
Jackson County holds 14 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 10 census-designated places. The largest is Pascagoula with 21,409 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Pascagoula | 22,010 | $52,222 |
|---|---|---|
| Gautier | 19,024 | $61,926 |
| Ocean Springs | 18,429 | $79,712 |
| Moss Point | 12,147 | $44,296 |
| Gulf Hills | 8,526 | $72,839 |
| St. Martin | 7,811 | $55,000 |
| Latimer | 6,720 | $70,237 |
| Gulf Park Estates | 5,972 | $65,556 |
| Vancleave | 5,592 | $70,313 |
| Escatawpa | 3,254 | $40,109 |
| HurleyGEOID 2834340 | 1,557 | $133,216 |
| WadeGEOID 2877080 | 996 | not published |
| HelenaGEOID 2831460 | 983 | $101,750 |
| Big PointGEOID 2806180 | 618 | $118,420 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Jackson County?
The median resident of Jackson County is 40.1 years old; 22.9% are under 18 and 17.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 66.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 18.9%. 3.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Jackson County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1±0.4 | 38.6 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 22.9% | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.3%±0.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.6% | 3.7% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 66.1%±0.2 pts | 55.2% | −1.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.9%±0.7 pts | 36.3% | −2.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | −0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3%±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.3%±0.4 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.8%±0.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.4%±0.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 21.5%±1.1 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.5%±0.9 pts | 11.0% | −2.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.0%±1.1 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.7%±1.3 pts | 25.1% | +5.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.5%±0.8 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7%±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Jackson County earn?
Half of Jackson County's 57,647 households earn less than $66,201 a year (±$3,351), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $63,574 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jackson County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,201±$3,351 | $56,447 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $88,071±$3,345 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,389±$1,247 | $31,549 | +$1,987 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.8%±1.2 pts | 18.9% | −2.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.4%±2.4 pts | 26.0% | −6.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.2%±1.1 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.7%±1.2 pts | 84.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Jackson County?
Owners occupy 72.7% of Jackson County's occupied homes and renters 27.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $193,100 by its owner (±$6,211). The median renter pays $1,101 a month including utilities, and 41.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Jackson County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $193,100±$6,211 | $169,800 | +$25,849 |
| Median gross rent | $1,101±$35 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.2%±4.3 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,550±$46 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.7%±1.5 pts | 70.0% | +2.9 pts |
| Housing units | 63,558±52 | 1,341,114 | +1,437 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.8%±2.2 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.3%±1.6 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.5%±1.1 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8%±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.9%±0.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Jackson County building?
Builders took permits for 724 new housing units across Jackson County in 2025 (554 single-family), 4.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Jackson County get to work?
81.9% of Jackson County's workers drive alone and 7.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.7%.
| Measure | Jackson County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.3%±1.0 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7%±1.1 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.9%±1.5 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1%±1.1 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2%±1.0 pts | 5.9% | +5.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.2 min±0.9 | 25.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Jackson County's census tracts?
Jackson County is divided into 43 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $22,917 (Tract 416) to $110,833 (Tract 426).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Jackson County compare with Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 5th of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 10th of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 5th of 82 |
| Median household income | 9th of 82 |
| Median home value | 11th of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 6th of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 78th of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15th of 82 |
| Median age | 34th of 82 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Jackson County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.