The 2000 Census showed that Jackson County had a population of 131,420 people. This represented 4.62% of the total population of Mississippi, making it the state's 3rd most populous county (out of 82 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Jackson had a population of 132,922 people. This is an increase of 1.14% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 139,668 | +6.28% | +5.08% since 2009 |
2009 | 132,922 | +1.14% | +0.69% since 2008 |
2008 | 132,010 | +0.45% | +0.79% since 2007 |
2007 | 130,971 | -0.34% | +2.17% since 2006 |
2006 | 128,190 | -2.46% | -4.67% since 2005 |
2005 | 134,474 | +2.32% | +0.21% since 2004 |
2004 | 134,187 | +2.11% | +1.02% since 2003 |
2003 | 132,826 | +1.07% | +0.27% since 2002 |
2002 | 132,464 | +0.79% | |
2001 | 132,563 | +0.87% | +0.87% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 131,420 | The Last Census |
Jackson County had 51,678 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Jackson County has a total area<3> of 1,043 square miles [2,702 km²]. Of this total, 726 square miles [1,882 km²] of the area is land, with the balance (30.33%) being water (316.4 square miles [819 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Jackson County had a population density of 180.8 people per square mile [69.8 people/km²], making it the state's 4th most densely populated county (out of 82 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Jackson County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Jackson and the state of Mississippi. Click here for the Jackson County QuickFact (QF-28059).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Jackson County:
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Jackson County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
The Gulf of Mexico lies to the south.
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