Population 11,117 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Jefferson Davis County
Household size in Jefferson Davis County
| Period | Jefferson Davis County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in Jefferson Davis County run a little small, averaging 2.50 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.54, in line with the national trend. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the northwest.
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 Davis County
| Period | Jefferson Davis County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.9 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.6 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.1 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.6 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Jefferson Davis County skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.5, in line with the national trend. Of Mississippi's 82 counties, only three are older.
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 Davis County
| Period | Jefferson Davis County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in Jefferson Davis County (14.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Mississippi as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share has fallen 4.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Davis County
Renters in Jefferson Davis County
| Period | Jefferson Davis County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Jefferson Davis County is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly two-thirds of owners (64.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Davis County
| Period | Jefferson Davis County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Jefferson Davis County: 22.0% 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. Vacancy is up 4.4 points from 2006–10, 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 Davis County
| Period | Jefferson Davis County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Jefferson Davis County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Mississippi as a whole looks much the same. The median year built has moved up from 1979 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 Davis County
| Period | Jefferson Davis County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $448 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $783 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $608 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $727 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$279 | +$315 | +$606 |
Rent in Jefferson Davis County runs $727 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $279 a month from 2006–10, a 62% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 33.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the west.
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 Davis County
Bachelor's degrees in Jefferson Davis County
| Period | Jefferson Davis County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Jefferson Davis County: 12.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Few Mississippi counties have a lower share of college graduates: only six of 82.
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 Davis County
| Period | Jefferson Davis County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.2% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.6% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.6% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.7% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.4 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Jefferson Davis County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. That is in line with the rest of Mississippi. The share with a diploma is up 14.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Davis County
| Period | Jefferson Davis County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Jefferson Davis County runs well above the national rate: 9.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 5.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 Davis 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 Davis County | 2.50 | 47.1 | 14.9% | 15.5% | 22.0% | 1988 | $727 | 12.0% | 87.7% | 9.5% |
| Covington County | 2.48 | 40.1 | 14.2% | 22.5% | 12.8% | 1989 | $679 | 18.2% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| Lawrence County | 2.80 | 39.6 | 10.0% | 16.5% | 24.4% | 1983 | $763 | 12.8% | 84.7% | 9.3% |
| Lincoln County | 2.73 | 42.2 | 12.0% | 25.1% | 18.4% | 1985 | $814 | 19.0% | 87.3% | 3.2% |
| Jones County | 2.64 | 38.6 | 14.5% | 24.9% | 13.8% | 1983 | $802 | 20.3% | 86.9% | 4.2% |
| Franklin County | 2.49 | 43.8 | 21.3% | 18.3% | 29.1% | 1982 | $770 | 18.6% | 86.9% | 3.6% |
| Wayne County | 2.85 | 39.5 | 14.8% | 14.7% | 17.4% | 1984 | $887 | 15.0% | 85.4% | 5.2% |
| Adams County | 2.35 | 44.8 | 15.7% | 31.9% | 23.0% | 1971 | $744 | 21.8% | 86.8% | 6.9% |
| Washington County | 2.52 | 44.5 | 12.7% | 14.2% | 21.8% | 1984 | $617 | 17.2% | 89.4% | 3.9% |
| Concordia Parish | 2.53 | 37.4 | 21.6% | 25.8% | 21.8% | 1978 | $856 | 18.4% | 84.1% | 10.6% |
| Clarke County | 2.68 | 41.4 | 12.6% | 29.2% | 27.1% | 1981 | $772 | 14.5% | 85.4% | 8.5% |
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 Davis 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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