Jackson County, Mississippi

Jackson County
Jackson County
U.S. county
	The Jackson County Courthouse in Pascagoula
	Seal
	Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi
	Mississippi's location within the U.S.
	Coordinates: 30°28′N 88°37′W / 30.46°N 88.62°W
Country	United States
State	Mississippi
Founded	1812
Named for	Andrew Jackson
Seat	Pascagoula
Largest city	Pascagoula
Area
• Total	1,043 sq mi (2,700 km2)
• Land	723 sq mi (1,870 km2)
• Water	321 sq mi (830 km2) 31%
Population (2010)
• Total	139,668
• Estimate (2019)	143,617
• Density	199/sq mi (77/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district	4th
Website	www.co.jackson.ms.us

Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 139,668,^[1] making it the fifth-most populous county in Mississippi. Its county seat is Pascagoula.^[2] The county was named for Andrew Jackson, general in the United States Army and afterward President of the United States.^[3]

Jackson County is included in the Pascagoula, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located at the southeastern tip of the state. The county has sandy soil and is in the Piney Woods area. It borders the state of Alabama on its east side.

The county was severely damaged by both Hurricane Camille in August 1969 and Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005, which caused catastrophic effects.

Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,043 square miles (2,700 km²), of which 723 square miles (1,870 km²) is land and 321 square miles (830 km²) (31%) is water.^[4] It is the largest county in Mississippi by total area.

Major highways[]

Adjacent counties[]

George County - north
Mobile County, Alabama - east
Harrison County - west
Stone County - northwest

National protected areas[]

De Soto National Forest (part)
Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge (part)
Gulf Islands National Seashore (part)
Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1820	1,682	—
1830	1,792	6.5%
1840	1,965	9.7%
1850	3,196	62.6%
1860	4,122	29.0%
1870	4,362	5.8%
1880	7,607	74.4%
1890	11,251	47.9%
1900	16,513	46.8%
1910	15,451	−6.4%
1920	19,208	24.3%
1930	15,973	−16.8%
1940	20,601	29.0%
1950	31,401	52.4%
1960	55,522	76.8%
1970	87,975	58.5%
1980	118,015	34.1%
1990	115,243	−2.3%
2000	131,420	14.0%
2010	139,668	6.3%
2019 (est.)	143,617	2.8%
U.S. Decennial Census^[5] 1790-1960^[6] 1900-1990^[7] 1990-2000^[8] 2010-2013^[1] 2019^[9]

As of the census^[10] of 2000, there were 131,420 people, 47,676 households, and 35,709 families residing in the county. The population density was 181 people per square mile (70/km²). There were 51,678 housing units at an average density of 71 per square mile (27/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 75.35% White, 20.87% Black or African American, 0.33% Native American, 1.57% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.72% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. 2.14% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 47,676 households, out of which 37.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.70% were married couples living together, 14.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.10% were non-families. 20.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 27.70% under the age of 18, 9.30% from 18 to 24, 29.80% from 25 to 44, 22.90% from 45 to 64, and 10.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $39,118, and the median income for a family was $45,091. Males had a median income of $32,996 versus $22,770 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,768. About 10.50% of families and 12.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.80% of those under age 18 and 12.10% of those age 65 or over.

Jackson County has the fifth highest per capita income in the State of Mississippi.

Public Safety[]

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services for communities in the county that do not have their own local law enforcement. These communities are known as Census-Designated Places, or CDPs.

Education[]

The Jackson County School District serves the Hurley, Wade, Big Point, Three Rivers, Harleston, Vestry, Latimer, and Vancleave communities, along with St. Martin and Escatawpa. The Pascagoula-Gautier School District serves Pascagoula and the City of Gautier. The Moss Point School District serves Moss Point, Mississippi, and part of Escatawpa, Mississippi. The Ocean Springs School District serves most of Ocean Springs.

Communities[]

Cities[]

Census-designated places[]

Unincorporated places[]

East Moss Point
Gulf Islands National Seashore

Ghost towns[]

Brewton

Politics[]

show

Presidential elections results

References[]

^ Jump up to: ^a ^b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved September 3, 2013.
^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 167.
^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on September 28, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
^ "QuickFacts. Mississippi counties". Retrieved May 20, 2020.
^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-03-02.
^ http://geoelections.free.fr/. Retrieved January 13, 2021. Missing or empty |title= (help)

External links[]

Official Web Site of Jackson County, Mississippi

Coordinates: 30°28′N 88°37′W / 30.46°N 88.62°W / 30.46; -88.62

[QF-1] Jump up to: ^a ^b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved September 3, 2013.

[GR6-2] "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.

[3] Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 167.

[GR1-4] "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on September 28, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2014.

[5] "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 4, 2014.

[6] "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved November 4, 2014.

[7] "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 4, 2014.

[8] "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 4, 2014.

[9] "QuickFacts. Mississippi counties". Retrieved May 20, 2020.

[GR2-10] "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

[11] Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-03-02.

[12] ttp://geoelections.free.fr/. Retrieved January 13, 2021. Missing or empty |title= (help)

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[9]

[10]

[11]

[12]

Year	Republican	Democratic	Third parties
2020	66.5% 36,295	31.9% 17,375	1.6% 873
2016	67.9% 33,629	29.6% 14,657	2.6% 1,281
2012	66.6% 35,747	32.2% 17,299	1.1% 609
2008	66.3% 35,993	32.8% 17,781	1.0% 522
2004	68.8% 35,134	30.5% 15,572	0.7% 369
2000	66.7% 30,068	31.5% 14,193	1.9% 846
1996	59.9% 24,918	32.7% 13,598	7.5% 3,109
1992	56.4% 25,321	29.0% 13,017	14.7% 6,592
1988	73.9% 29,830	25.6% 10,328	0.5% 206
1984	76.8% 29,585	22.9% 8,821	0.3% 123
1980	62.6% 22,498	34.0% 12,226	3.4% 1,234
1976	55.3% 17,177	40.3% 12,533	4.4% 1,372
1972	88.7% 22,204	10.1% 2,534	1.2% 300
1968	14.4% 2,942	10.9% 2,236	74.7% 15,261
1964	82.7% 11,357	17.3% 2,371
1960	24.7% 2,266	54.5% 5,000	20.8% 1,908
1956	39.0% 2,692	56.2% 3,882	4.8% 332
1952	34.4% 2,170	65.6% 4,146
1948	6.4% 238	21.1% 783	72.5% 2,692
1944	7.5% 213	92.5% 2,636
1940	7.4% 171	92.4% 2,124	0.2% 5
1936	6.6% 120	93.1% 1,704	0.4% 7
1932	7.1% 126	92.3% 1,634	0.6% 10
1928	31.0% 567	69.0% 1,261
1924	13.5% 158	86.3% 1,010	0.2% 2
1920	17.2% 121	82.2% 577	0.6% 4
1916	10.2% 87	87.2% 743	2.6% 22
1912	2.3% 14	83.9% 514	13.9% 85
1908
1904
1900	27.8% 166	71.2% 425	1.0% 6
1896	18.3% 181	73.0% 723	8.8% 87
1892	3.2% 16	90.1% 453	6.8% 34

show v t Municipalities and communities of Jackson County, Mississippi, United States
County seat: Pascagoula
Cities	Gautier Moss Point Ocean Springs Pascagoula
CDPs	Big Point Escatawpa Gulf Hills Gulf Park Estates Helena Hickory Hills Hurley Latimer St. Martin Vancleave Wade
Unincorporated communities	East Moss Point Poticaw Landing
Ghost towns	Brewton
Mississippi portal United States portal

show v t State of Mississippi
Jackson (capital)
Topics	Index Climate Climate change Geography Government Delegations Governors Lieutenant Governors Legislature History Music State Landmarks State Parks Symbols Tourist attractions	Seal of Mississippi
Society	Crime Culture Demographics Economy Education Mass media Newspapers Radio TV Mississippians Politics
Regions	The Delta Golden Triangle Gulf Coast Mississippi Plain Natchez District North Mississippi Pine Belt Tennessee Valley
Metros	Gulfport-Biloxi Hattiesburg Jackson Memphis (TN) Pascagoula
Larger cities	Gulfport Jackson Southaven
Smaller cities	Bay St. Louis Biloxi Brandon Brookhaven Canton Clarksdale Cleveland Clinton Columbus Corinth Gautier Greenville Greenwood Grenada Hattiesburg Horn Lake Indianola Itta Bena Iuka Laurel Long Beach Louisville Madison Magee McComb Mendenhall Meridian Moss Point Natchez Ocean Springs Olive Branch Oxford Pascagoula Pass Christian Pearl Picayune Ridgeland Starkville Tunica Tupelo Vicksburg Waveland West Hattiesburg (Oak Grove) West Point Yazoo City
Counties	Adams Alcorn Amite Attala Benton Bolivar Calhoun Carroll Chickasaw Choctaw Claiborne Clarke Clay Coahoma Copiah Covington DeSoto Forrest Franklin George Greene Grenada Hancock Harrison Hinds Holmes Humphreys Issaquena Itawamba Jackson Jasper Jefferson Jefferson Davis Jones Kemper Lafayette Lamar Lauderdale Lawrence Leake Lee Leflore Lincoln Lowndes Madison Marion Marshall Monroe Montgomery Neshoba Newton Noxubee Oktibbeha Panola Pearl River Perry Pike Pontotoc Prentiss Quitman Rankin Scott Sharkey Simpson Smith Stone Sunflower Tallahatchie Tate Tippah Tishomingo Tunica Union Walthall Warren Washington Wayne Webster Wilkinson Winston Yalobusha Yazoo
Mississippi portal

show Authority control
General	ISNI 1 VIAF 1 WorldCat
National libraries	United States
Other	MusicBrainz area