Jackson, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Jackson, Mississippi Info Snack

Population
163,778
Unemployment
11.4%
Poverty
24.5%
Median Home
$91,400
Median Income
$40,064
Median Rent
$856

Jackson SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
6
Affordability
7
Diversity
7
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
7
Commute
8.5

Jackson, MS Cost Of Living

83
Jackson's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Jackson Mississippi National Average
Overall 83 82 100
Services 97 95 100
Groceries 91 94 100
Health 90 90 100
Housing 59 64 100
Transportation 88 89 100
Utilities 103 97 100

Jackson, MS Photos

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Jackson Evers International Airport In July
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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
2020 163,778 -3.0%
2019 168,862 -0.9%
2018 170,393 -1.0%
2017 172,039 -0.7%
2016 173,212 -0.2%
2015 173,631 -0.2%
2014 173,997 -0.2%
2013 174,382 -0.2%
2012 174,774 -0.4%
2011 175,489 -

Race / Ethnicity in Jackson

White
15.4% (25,234)
African American
82.2% (134,578)
American Indian
0.1% (118)
Asian
0.3% (536)
Hawaiian
0.0% (73)
Other
0.1% (89)
Two Or More
0.7% (1,096)
Hispanic
1.3% (2,054)
Race Jackson MS USA
White 15.4% 56.4% 60.1%
African American 82.2% 37.5% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 1.0% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.2% 0.3%
Two Or More 0.7% 1.3% 2.8%
Hispanic 1.3% 3.2% 18.2%

Gender in Jackson

Female
54.0% (88,453)
Male
46.0% (75,325)
Gender Jackson MS USA
Female 54.0% 51.6% 50.8%
Male 46.0% 48.4% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Jackson for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
4.0% (6,551)
9-12th Grade
10.0% (16,377)
High School / GED
25.0% (40,944)
Some College
24.0% (39,306)
Associate's Degree
9.0% (14,740)
Bachelor's Degree
16.0% (26,204)
Master's Degree
9.0% (14,740)
Professional Degree
2.0% (3,275)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (1,637)
Education Jackson MS USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 5.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 10.0% 10.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 25.0% 30.0% 27.0%
Some College 24.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 16.0% 14.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 9.0% 6.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Jackson, Mississippi

Less than $10,000
9.8% (1,609,094)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.3% (1,197,441)
$15,000 to $24,999
14.6% (2,397,488)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.8% (2,100,212)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.9% (2,445,688)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.2% (2,983,182)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.3% (1,515,560)
$100,000 to $149,999
7.9% (1,301,657)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.5% (410,350)
$200,000 or more
2.5% (417,124)
Income Jackson MS USA
Less than $10,000 9.8% 9.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.3% 6.7% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.6% 12.3% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.8% 11.0% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.9% 13.5% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.2% 17.0% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.3% 11.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 7.9% 11.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.5% 4.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.5% 3.4% 8.3%

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