The 2000 Census showed that Jefferson Davis County had a population of 13,962 people. This represented 0.49% of the total population of Mississippi, making it the state's 60th most populous county (out of 82 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Jefferson Davis had a population of 12,543 people. This is a decrease of 10.16% 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 | 12,487 | -10.56% | -0.45% since 2009 |
2009 | 12,543 | -10.16% | -0.59% since 2008 |
2008 | 12,617 | -9.63% | -0.76% since 2007 |
2007 | 12,713 | -8.95% | -1.41% since 2006 |
2006 | 12,895 | -7.64% | +0.47% since 2005 |
2005 | 12,835 | -8.07% | -0.63% since 2004 |
2004 | 12,917 | -7.48% | -2.34% since 2003 |
2003 | 13,227 | -5.26% | -1.45% since 2002 |
2002 | 13,421 | -3.87% | -1.63% since 2001 |
2001 | 13,643 | -2.28% | -2.28% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 13,962 | The Last Census |
Jefferson Davis County had 5,891 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Jefferson Davis County has a total area<3> of 409.1 square miles [1,059 km²]. Of this total, only a minor amount of that area is covered by water (0.7 square miles [1.8 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Jefferson Davis County had a population density of 34.19 people per square mile [13.2 people/km²], making it the state's 50th 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 Jefferson Davis County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Jefferson Davis and the state of Mississippi. Click here for the Jefferson Davis County QuickFact (QF-28065).
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Jefferson Davis County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Covington | QF-28031 | E | 20,544 | 19,407 | 5.86% |
Lamar | QF-28073 | SE | 49,980 | 39,070 | 27.92% |
Lawrence | QF-28077 | W | 13,308 | 13,258 | 0.38% |
Marion | QF-28091 | S | 25,732 | 25,595 | 0.54% |
Simpson | QF-28127 | N | 27,920 | 27,639 | 1.02% |
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