County · Mississippi
Jefferson County, Mississippi
Jefferson County, Mississippi. Jefferson County had 6,825 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 28063.
Jefferson County is one of the 3 counties of the Natchez, MS-LA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,825
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,260 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,068
Median household income
$38,305
±$5,850 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$81,300
±$12,846 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$448
±$138 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Jefferson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 7,260 residents in Jefferson County. The Census Bureau estimates 6,825 for July 1, 2025, down 6.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 7,068 over 520 square miles of land.
| Measure | Jefferson County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,068 | 2,946,779 | −157 |
| Households | 2,494±200 | 1,145,431 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.69±0.21 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,390±20 | 1,341,114 | −380 |
Jefferson County's population since 2000
From 9,740 in 2000 to 6,825 in 2025: down 29.9%. 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 Jefferson County?
Jefferson County holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Fayette with 1,315 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Fayette | 1,445 | $28,567 |
|---|
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 Jefferson County?
The median resident of Jefferson County is 43.1 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 20.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 82.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 13.1%.
| Measure | Jefferson County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1±2.4 | 38.6 | +2.6 |
| Under 18 years | 20.6%±0.3 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.2%±1.4 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0%±2.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 13.1%±0.2 pts | 55.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 82.9%±2.8 pts | 36.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±1.0 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4%±1.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.3%±1.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7%±1.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 13.1%±3.1 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.7%±3.4 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.8%±4.5 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.4%±3.7 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.6%±2.6 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0%±0.6 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 Jefferson County earn?
Half of Jefferson County's 2,494 households earn less than $38,305 a year (±$5,850), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $30,791 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 32.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jefferson County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $38,305±$5,850 | $56,447 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $56,585±$8,363 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,659±$3,033 | $31,549 | +$4,618 |
| People below the poverty line | 32.5%±6.6 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 60.8%±12.8 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.4%±5.9 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.9%±5.0 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 Jefferson County?
Owners occupy 82.9% of Jefferson County's occupied homes and renters 17.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $81,300 by its owner (±$12,846). The median renter pays $448 a month including utilities, and 44.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Jefferson County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $81,300±$12,846 | $169,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $448±$138 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.5%±21.5 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,040±$251 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.9%±5.1 pts | 70.0% | +15.5 pts |
| Housing units | 3,390±20 | 1,341,114 | −380 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±1.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 16.0%±14.2 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 51.6%±6.3 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 36.7%±6.7 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5%±2.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.6%±1.9 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 Jefferson County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Jefferson County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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 Jefferson County get to work?
88.2% of Jefferson County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 29.0 minutes.
| Measure | Jefferson County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 43.2%±4.9 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8%±2.2 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 88.2%±5.9 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1%±4.4 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±1.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.5%±3.5 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.0 min±3.6 | 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 Jefferson County's census tracts?
Jefferson County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $18,323 (Tract 9501.01) to $39,680 (Tract 9501.02).
| Tract 9501.0128063950101 | 1,683±334 | $18,323 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.0228063950102 | 2,417±385 | $39,680 |
| Tract 9501.0328063950103 | 1,734±452 | $38,939 |
| Tract 950228063950200 | 1,234±209 | $53,382 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Jefferson County compare with Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 79th of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 65th of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 77th of 82 |
| Median household income | 70th of 82 |
| Median home value | 80th of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 80th of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 4th of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 68th of 82 |
| Median age | 11th 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 Jefferson 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.