Poverty Rate in Jackson County, Mississippi
In Jackson County, Mississippi, an estimated 22,534 of 143,727 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 22,534 of 143,727 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 17.8% lower than the Mississippi average. In Jackson County, Mississippi, an estimated 15.7% of 143,727 people live in poverty. In Mississippi, 19.1% of 2,841,445 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 24.6% higher than the US average. In Jackson County, Mississippi, an estimated 15.7% of 143,727 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Big Point, Mississippi 0% of 918 people.
- Biloxi, Mississippi 14.4% of 46,770 people.
- D'Iberville, Mississippi 19% of 12,820 people.
- Escatawpa, Mississippi 15.3% of 3,200 people.
- Gautier, Mississippi 18.2% of 18,754 people.
Under 18 years
15% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
15% of 32 thousand people
Under 5 years
17.7% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
17.7% of 8 thousand people
5 to 17 years
14.2% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
14.2% of 25 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
14% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
14% of 32 thousand people
18 to 64 years
12.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
12.2% of 87 thousand people
18 to 34 years
13.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
13.4% of 28 thousand people
35 to 64 years
11.7% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
11.7% of 59 thousand people
60 years and over
12.4% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
12.4% of 35 thousand people
65 years and over
9.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
9.8% of 25 thousand people
White
8.6% Poverty Rate for White people in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
8.6% of 97 thousand people
Black or African American
19.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
19.1% of 24 thousand people
Two or more races
19.1% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
19.1% of 14 thousand people
Hispanic
24.4% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
24.4% of 11 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
8.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
8.2% of 96 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
11.1% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
11.1% of 101 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
21.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
21.1% of 9 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
14.9% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
14.9% of 25 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
11.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
11.8% of 39 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.2% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
3.2% of 27 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
7.5% of 74 thousand people
Employed
5.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
5.7% of 69 thousand people
Male
4.1% Poverty Rate for employed men in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
4.1% of 35 thousand people
Female
7.4% Poverty Rate for employed women in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
7.4% of 34 thousand people
Unemployed
29.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
29.6% of 5 thousand people
Male
31.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
31.2% of 3 thousand people
Female
27.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
27.1% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
11.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
11.6% of 116 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
2.3% of 55 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
17.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
17.5% of 20 thousand people
Did not work
21.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
21.2% of 41 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
19.9% Poverty Rate for single people in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
19.9% of 27 thousand people
Male
13.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
13.5% of 13 thousand people
Female
25.8% Poverty Rate for single women in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
25.8% of 14 thousand people
18 to 24 years
23.1% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
23.1% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
9.9% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
9.9% of 4 thousand people
35 to 44 years
15.1% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
15.1% of 5 thousand people
45 to 54 years
23.1% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
23.1% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
28.1% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
28.1% of 5 thousand people
65 to 74 years
16.2% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
16.2% of 5 thousand people
75 years and over
17.7% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
17.7% of 3 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
2.6% of 12 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
18% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
18% of 4 thousand people
Did not work
40.4% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
40.4% of 11 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
12.3% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Jackson County, Mississippi
2023
12.3%
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