State rank#5 of 82
Smallest county145,249 residentsHinds County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 28059
Jackson County, Mississippi
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population145,249
Household income$66,201
Unemployment3%
Life expectancy73.5 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Jackson County has 145,249 residents and ranks #5 by population among Mississippi county equivalents. Median household income is $66,201. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3%. Its clearest relative strength is poor or fair health. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Mississippi
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Jackson County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Jackson County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is poor or fair health.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $193,100 median home value and $1,101/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $66,201, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Jackson County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing poor or fair health, median household income, and life expectancy. College attainment is 26.7% and life expectancy is 73.5 years.
Potential advantages
- Poor or fair health: 19.4%, rank #6 of 82 available Mississippi counties.
- Median household income: $66,201, rank #9 of 82 available Mississippi counties.
- Life expectancy: 73.5 years, rank #11 of 81 available Mississippi counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,101/mo, rank #77 of 82; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $193,100, rank #72 of 82; investigate local variation before moving.
- Primary care access: 1 per 2,182 residents, rank #25 of 81; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Mississippi
Rank and range use only counties in Mississippi with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$66,201
$66,201; above the state county median of $49,518.
State rank #9 of 82 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$193,100
$193,100; above the state county median of $122,250.
State rank #72 of 82 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,101/mo
$1,101/mo; above the state county median of $776/mo.
State rank #77 of 82 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3%
3%; below the state county median of 3.4%.
State rank #18 of 82 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
26.7%
26.7%; above the state county median of 17.8%.
State rank #15 of 82 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
73.5 years
73.5 years; above the state county median of 70.9 years.
State rank #11 of 81 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
19.4%
19.4%; below the state county median of 25%.
State rank #6 of 82 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
12.5%
12.5%; below the state county median of 13.8%.
State rank #15 of 82 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 2,182 residents
1 per 2,182 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,795 residents.
State rank #25 of 81 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 557 residents
1 per 557 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,436 residents.
State rank #21 of 79 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Jackson County FAQ
Is Jackson County a good place to live?
Jackson County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing poor or fair health, median household income, and life expectancy. College attainment is 26.7% and life expectancy is 73.5 years.
What should I know before moving to Jackson County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $193,100 median home value and $1,101/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $66,201, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Jackson County?
Jackson County has 145,249 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Jackson County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 28059; the parent state FIPS is 28.
What is the median household income in Jackson County?
The ACS median household income is $66,201.
How much does housing cost in Jackson County?
Housing benchmarks are $193,100 median home value and $1,101/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $66,201, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Jackson County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3%.
Similar population
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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