Population 7,068 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Jefferson County
Household size in Jefferson County
| Period | Jefferson County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.78 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.87 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.25 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in Jefferson County average 2.87 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.61, even as the national average fell. Only three of Mississippi's 82 counties have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Jefferson County
| Period | Jefferson County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.8 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.6 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.9 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Jefferson County skews older than the country: its median age is 43.9, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.2, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Jefferson County
| Period | Jefferson County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.6% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Jefferson County: 22.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Jefferson County has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Mississippi counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Jefferson County
Renters in Jefferson County
| Period | Jefferson County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.9% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.6% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.9 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.1% of households in Jefferson County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 78.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 7.9 points, even as the national share rose. Only six of Mississippi's 82 counties have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Jefferson County
| Period | Jefferson County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.5% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.0% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 33.4% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.1% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Jefferson County: 25.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.6 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Jefferson County
| Period | Jefferson County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Jefferson County is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. Mississippi as a whole looks much the same. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Jefferson County
| Period | Jefferson County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $401 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $409 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $384 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $669 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$268 | +$315 | +$606 |
The median renter in Jefferson County pays $669 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $268 a month since 2006–10, up 67%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 28.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Jefferson County
Bachelor's degrees in Jefferson County
| Period | Jefferson County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | −8.2 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Jefferson County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 11.9%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has fallen 8.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of Mississippi's 82 counties, only five have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Jefferson County
| Period | Jefferson County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.3% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.4% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.2% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.1% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Jefferson County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Jefferson County has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Mississippi counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Jefferson County
| Period | Jefferson County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.9 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Jefferson County has been strong: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Mississippi county has lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 9.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Jefferson County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 2.87 | 43.9 | 22.0% | 17.1% | 25.1% | 1986 | $669 | 11.9% | 80.1% | 2.0% |
| Copiah County | 2.74 | 40.9 | 12.8% | 25.6% | 19.0% | 1985 | $794 | 18.9% | 86.5% | 5.6% |
| Catahoula Parish | 2.40 | 43.4 | 19.1% | 22.0% | 27.5% | 1984 | $740 | 17.1% | 78.8% | 7.8% |
| LaSalle Parish | 2.91 | 37.8 | 13.8% | 19.4% | 18.9% | 1981 | $713 | 14.5% | 80.6% | 5.4% |
| Covington County | 2.48 | 40.1 | 14.2% | 22.5% | 12.8% | 1989 | $679 | 18.2% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| Jones County | 2.64 | 38.6 | 14.5% | 24.9% | 13.8% | 1983 | $802 | 20.3% | 86.9% | 4.2% |
| Natchitoches Parish | 2.37 | 36.5 | 13.4% | 39.1% | 22.9% | 1986 | $907 | 23.3% | 86.5% | 5.6% |
| Wayne County | 2.85 | 39.5 | 14.8% | 14.7% | 17.4% | 1984 | $887 | 15.0% | 85.4% | 5.2% |
| Shelby County | 2.63 | 38.2 | 17.6% | 26.0% | 17.6% | 1984 | $833 | 15.4% | 83.8% | 4.5% |
| Clarke County | 2.68 | 41.4 | 12.6% | 29.2% | 27.1% | 1981 | $772 | 14.5% | 85.4% | 8.5% |
| Nacogdoches County | 2.43 | 36.1 | 14.0% | 40.7% | 12.6% | 1984 | $1,036 | 28.3% | 85.6% | 6.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Jefferson County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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