Poverty Rate in Jefferson County, Mississippi
In Jefferson County, Mississippi, an estimated 2,139 of 6,730 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Mississippi?
The poverty rate in Jefferson County, Mississippi is 30.1%.
- How many people in Jefferson County, Mississippi live in poverty?
In Jefferson County, Mississippi, an estimated 2,139 of 6,730 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Mississippi compare to the average for Mississippi?
The poverty rate in Jefferson County, Mississippi is 65.63% higher than the Mississippi average. In Jefferson County, Mississippi, an estimated 31.8% of 6,730 people live in poverty. In Mississippi, 19.2% of 2,858,819 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Mississippi compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Jefferson County, Mississippi is 154.4% higher than the US average. In Jefferson County, Mississippi, an estimated 31.8% of 6,730 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Alcorn State University, Mississippi 0% of 47 people.
- Fayette, Mississippi 45.1% of 1,640 people.
Under 18 years
56.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
56.1% of 2 thousand people
Under 5 years
57.2% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
57.2% of 395 people
5 to 17 years
55.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
55.7% of 1 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
56.1% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
56.1% of 2 thousand people
18 to 64 years
26.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
26.8% of 4 thousand people
18 to 34 years
32.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
32.4% of 1 thousand people
35 to 64 years
24.3% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
24.3% of 3 thousand people
60 years and over
24.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
24.2% of 2 thousand people
65 years and over
17.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
17.2% of 1 thousand people
White
15.1% Poverty Rate for White people in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
15.1% of 817 people
Black or African American
37.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
37.5% of 5 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
0% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
0% of 12 people
Asian
0% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
0% of 33 people
Two or more races
0% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
0% of 488 people
Hispanic
2.7% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
2.7% of 589 people
White, not Hispanic
15.1% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
15.1% of 817 people
Population 25 years and over
24.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
24.5% of 4 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
39.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
39.3% of 1 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
36.7% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
36.7% of 1 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
11.9% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
11.9% of 1 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
7.9% of 951 people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
9.3% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
9.3% of 2 thousand people
Employed
9.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
9.9% of 2 thousand people
Male
12.1% Poverty Rate for employed men in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
12.1% of 859 people
Female
8.4% Poverty Rate for employed women in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
8.4% of 1 thousand people
Unemployed
0% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
0% of 123 people
Male
0% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
0% of 82 people
Female
0% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
0% of 41 people
Population 16 years and over
24.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
24.3% of 5 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
10.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
10.7% of 1 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
11.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
11.9% of 1 thousand people
Did not work
37% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
37% of 3 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
33% Poverty Rate for single people in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
33% of 889 people
Male
48.6% Poverty Rate for single men in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
48.6% of 290 people
Female
25.4% Poverty Rate for single women in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
25.4% of 599 people
25 to 34 years
71.4% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
71.4% of 42 people
35 to 44 years
25.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
25.6% of 203 people
45 to 54 years
10.8% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
10.8% of 74 people
55 to 64 years
45.3% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
45.3% of 254 people
65 to 74 years
20% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
20% of 145 people
75 years and over
34.5% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
34.5% of 171 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
17.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
17.7% of 186 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
0% of 171 people
Did not work
48.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
48.9% of 532 people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
31.8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Jefferson County, Mississippi
2022
31.8%
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