Jackson is a city located in Hinds County Mississippi. Jackson has a 2024 population of 140,613. Jackson is currently declining at a rate of -2.15% annually and its population has decreased by -8.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 152,997 in 2020.
The average household income in Jackson is $61,182 with a poverty rate of 25.93%. The median age in Jackson is 34.1 years: 32.6 years for males, and 35.6 years for females.
Jackson has developed a reputation for its music, earning it the nickname “The City with Soul” because of the many musicians that were born there.
During its earliest years, Jackson experienced significant population growth. At the time of the 1980 census, this number had risen to over 200,000. However, a period of decline followed, and each 10-year census following has posted a population loss. This loss has primarily been attributed to more people moving to suburban areas outside of the city limits. However, it has been predicted that this trend will change in the future and the population will grow once again as more people seek the attractions and amenities offered in the city.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jackson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 125,946 | 82.17% |
| White | 23,104 | 15.07% |
| Two or more races | 2,551 | 1.66% |
| Other race | 779 | 0.51% |
| Asian | 545 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 340 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 62,053 | 2.35 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Non Family | 27,237 | 1.16 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
| Married | 16,435 | 3.22 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Female | 15,323 | 3.41 | 36.5 | 63.5 |
| Male | 3,058 | 3.05 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
48.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8,290 | 8.47% |
| Associates Degree | 8,551 | 8.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15,806 | 16.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,238 | 12.51% |
| High School Graduate | 23,979 | 24.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,123 | 4.21% |
| Some College | 24,871 | 25.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 78,827 | 67,824 | 17,661 |
| White | 16,647 | 15,983 | 9,855 |
| 2+ Races | 1,371 | 1,063 | 208 |
| Hispanic | 1,153 | 572 | 125 |
| Asian | 338 | 280 | 209 |
| Other Race | 281 | 103 | 62 |
| Native American | 194 | 68 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.01%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 61.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,257 | $54,129 | $38,220 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,302 | $72,569 | $48,361 |
| High School Graduate | $26,889 | $32,035 | $22,531 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,609 | $23,843 | $13,772 |
| Overall | $32,069 | $37,887 | $28,729 |
| Some College | $29,618 | $38,192 | $26,448 |
$32,069
Average Earnings
$37,887
Average Male
$28,729
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.27% of Jackson residents speak only English, while 2.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 120,929 | 33,935 | 28.06% |
| White | 20,889 | 2,341 | 11.21% |
| Multiple | 2,534 | 1,148 | 45.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,519 | 697 | 27.67% |
| Other | 772 | 267 | 34.59% |
| Native | 336 | 109 | 32.44% |
| Asian | 454 | 45 | 9.91% |
25.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.62%
Male Poverty Rate
27.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jackson is Multiple, with 45.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jackson is Asian, with 9.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.29% |
| High School | 26.49% |
| Some College | 20.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 41.73% |
| Male Unemployed | 39.16% |
| Female Employed | 14.87% |
| Male Employed | 7.34% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,443 | $76,021 |
| Households | $42,193 | $61,182 |
| Married Families | $78,857 | $106,664 |
| Non Families | $28,968 | $40,129 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.9%
Male Marriage Rate
26.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
5,686
Number of Veterans
5,012
Male Veterans
674
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,105 |
| First Gulf War | 1,246 |
| Second Gulf War | 923 |
| Korea | 233 |
| World War II | 111 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 1,631 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,353 |
| 35 to 54 | 1,270 |
| 75+ | 1,106 |
| 18 to 34 | 326 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,418 | 4.7% |
| White | 1,212 | 6.19% |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 3.33% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 1.41% |
| Native American | 5 | 2.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.2%
Born in Jackson
98.64%
Native Born
1.36%
Foreign Born
0.98%
Non Citizen
0.37%
Naturalized
98.64% of Jackson residents were born in the United States, with 83.2% having been born in Mississippi. 0.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 125,133 | -3,096 | -2.41% |
| 2028 | 128,229 | -3,096 | -2.36% |
| 2027 | 131,325 | -3,096 | -2.3% |
| 2026 | 134,421 | -3,096 | -2.25% |
| 2025 | 137,517 | -3,096 | -2.2% |
| 2024 | 140,613 | -3,096 | -2.15% |
| 2023 | 143,709 | -2,174 | -1.49% |
| 2022 | 145,883 | -3,817 | -2.55% |
| 2021 | 149,700 | -3,297 | -2.15% |
| 2020 | 152,997 | -7,661 | -4.77% |
| 2019 | 160,658 | -3,126 | -1.91% |
| 2018 | 163,784 | -3,080 | -1.85% |
| 2017 | 166,864 | -2,210 | -1.31% |
| 2016 | 169,074 | -1,896 | -1.11% |
| 2015 | 170,970 | -1,095 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 172,065 | -905 | -0.52% |
| 2013 | 172,970 | -1,883 | -1.08% |
| 2012 | 174,853 | -313 | -0.18% |
| 2011 | 175,166 | 1,463 | 0.84% |
| 2010 | 173,703 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 184,256 | -12,381 | -6.3% |
| 1990 | 196,637 | -6,258 | -3.08% |
| 1980 | 202,895 | 48,927 | 31.78% |
| 1970 | 153,968 | 9,546 | 6.61% |
| 1960 | 144,422 | 46,151 | 46.96% |
| 1950 | 98,271 | 36,164 | 58.23% |
| 1940 | 62,107 | 13,825 | 28.63% |
| 1930 | 48,282 | 25,465 | 111.61% |
| 1920 | 22,817 | 1,555 | 7.31% |
| 1910 | 21,262 | 13,446 | 172.03% |
| 1900 | 7,816 | 1,896 | 32.03% |
| 1890 | 5,920 | 716 | 13.76% |
| 1880 | 5,204 | 970 | 22.91% |
| 1870 | 4,234 | 1,043 | 32.69% |
| 1860 | 3,191 | 1,291 | 67.95% |
| 1850 | 1,900 | -123,233 | -98.48% |