Jackson, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
163,778
Unemployment
11.4%
Poverty
24.5%
Median Home
$91,400
Median Income
$40,064
Median Rent
$856
Jackson SnackAbility
5Overall 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
83Jackson'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 | |
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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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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% |
