Poverty Rate in Jackson County, Mississippi
In Jackson County, Mississippi, an estimated 20,816 of 142,757 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Jackson County, Mississippi?
The poverty rate in Jackson County, Mississippi is 15.7%.
- How many people in Jackson County, Mississippi live in poverty?
In Jackson County, Mississippi, an estimated 20,816 of 142,757 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Jackson County, Mississippi compare to the average for Mississippi?
The poverty rate in Jackson County, Mississippi is 24.74% lower than the Mississippi average. In Jackson County, Mississippi, an estimated 14.6% of 142,757 people live in poverty. In Mississippi, 19.4% of 2,861,627 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Jackson County, Mississippi compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Jackson County, Mississippi is 14.06% higher than the US average. In Jackson County, Mississippi, an estimated 14.6% of 142,757 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
15.7% of 144 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
21.4% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
21.4% of 33 thousand people
Under 5 years
28.8% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
28.8% of 8 thousand people
5 to 17 years
19.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
19.1% of 25 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
20.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
20.8% of 32 thousand people
18 to 64 years
13.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
13.9% of 86 thousand people
18 to 34 years
16.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
16.4% of 29 thousand people
35 to 64 years
12.6% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
12.6% of 57 thousand people
60 years and over
13.7% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
13.7% of 36 thousand people
65 years and over
14.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
14.5% of 25 thousand people
- Gender
Male
13.9% Poverty Rate for men in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
13.9% of 70 thousand people
Female
17.4% Poverty Rate for women in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
17.4% of 73 thousand people
- Race
White
9.6% Poverty Rate for White people in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
9.6% of 95 thousand people
Black or African American
35.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
35.9% of 31 thousand people
Two or more races
13.4% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
13.4% of 11 thousand people
Hispanic
8% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
8% of 11 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
9.7% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
9.7% of 94 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
13.7% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
13.7% of 98 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
23.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
23.7% of 10 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
14.2% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
14.2% of 28 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
16.4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
16.4% of 35 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
5.8% of 26 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
10.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
10.4% of 68 thousand people
Employed
9.2% Poverty Rate for employed people in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
9.2% of 65 thousand people
Male
7.6% Poverty Rate for employed men in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
7.6% of 34 thousand people
Female
10.9% Poverty Rate for employed women in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
10.9% of 32 thousand people
Unemployed
38.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
38.8% of 3 thousand people
Male
14% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
14% of 1 thousand people
Female
62% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
62% of 1 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
14.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
14.2% of 114 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
4.4% of 46 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
20% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
20% of 26 thousand people
Did not work
21.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
21.5% of 42 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
30.1% Poverty Rate for single people in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
30.1% of 24 thousand people
Male
26% Poverty Rate for single men in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
26% of 12 thousand people
Female
34.3% Poverty Rate for single women in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
34.3% of 12 thousand people
18 to 24 years
18.5% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
18.5% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
30.9% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
30.9% of 3 thousand people
35 to 44 years
39.4% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
39.4% of 4 thousand people
45 to 54 years
26.4% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
26.4% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
28.1% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
28.1% of 6 thousand people
65 to 74 years
33.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
33.8% of 4 thousand people
75 years and over
23.2% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
23.2% of 3 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
9.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
9.5% of 9 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
38.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
38.2% of 5 thousand people
Did not work
45.5% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
45.5% of 10 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
15.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Jackson County, Mississippi
2022
15.6%
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