Jackson, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
166,383
Unemployment
11.3%
Poverty
25.4%
Median Home
$90,700
Median Income
$38,888
Median Rent
$847
Jackson SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
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Jobs
4/10
Housing
6
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
7
Commute
8.5
Jackson, MS Cost Of Living
83
Jackson's Overall Cost Of Living
Jackson's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Jackson | Mississippi | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 84 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 94 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 89 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 89 | 91 | 100 | |
| Housing | 58 | 63 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 87 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 104 | 95 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Jackson in Mississippi
Map Of Jackson, MS
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Population over time in Jackson
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 166,383 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 168,862 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 170,393 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 172,039 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 173,212 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 173,631 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 173,997 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 174,382 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 174,774 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 175,489 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Jackson
| Race | Jackson | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15.6% | 56.6% | 60.7% |
| African American | 82.0% | 37.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.5% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 3.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Jackson
| Gender | Jackson | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Jackson for adults over 25
| Education | Jackson | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Jackson, Mississippi
| Income | Jackson | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.4% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.0% | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.4% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.1% | 11.1% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.0% | 13.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.9% | 16.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.9% | 11.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.2% | 10.8% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.5% | 3.6% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.6% | 3.0% | 7.7% |
