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39212

Jackson, MS

Total Population
29,687
Median Household Income
$55,342
Median Home Value
$102,200
Median Rent
$1,101

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$55,342
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$102,200
100.2% above state median
Rent
$1,101
100% above state median
Median Age
34.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Jackson, MS

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 34.6 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 9.4% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 18.7% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$55,342
-26.4% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-64,390,717
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.68 people

Total Households
11,048
Family Households
33.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
31.3%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
22.8%
#3 Industry
Arts,
14.9%
Total Employed Residents:6,958

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.6%
78 workers
Public Transit
0.3%
38 workers
Total Commuting Workers:12,300
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
90.6%
13,558 employed
Labor Force
14,994
1,408 unemployed
Median Age
34.6 years
Per Capita Income
$27,011
Poverty Rate
18.7%

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