Jackson, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Jackson, Mississippi Summary
Life in Jackson research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Jackson over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jackson:
The population in Jackson is 156,803.
The median home value in Jackson is $92,900.
The median income in Jackson is $39,969.
The cost of living in Jackson is 83 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Jackson is $905.
The unemployment rate in Jackson is 10.7%.
The poverty rate in Jackson is 26.1%.
Table Of Contents
Jackson SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
6
Affordability
7
Diversity
7
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
7
Commute
8.5
Jackson, MS Crime Report
6,555
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,014.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
72.71%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Jackson / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 6,555 | 4,014.2 | 2,392.8 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0.0 | 291.2 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 72 | 44.1 | 10.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 400 | 245.0 | 47.8 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 709 | 434.2 | 194.0 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 6,555 | 4,014.2 | 2,101.6 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 1,406 | 861.0 | 488.3 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 4,248 | 2,601.4 | 1,408.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 968 | 592.8 | 205.0 | 282.7 |
Jackson, MS Cost Of Living
83
Jackson's Overall Cost Of Living
Jackson's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Jackson | Mississippi | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 86 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 92 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 91 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 90 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 59 | 69 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 88 | 91 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 87 | 100 | |
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Jackson Articles
Rankings for Jackson in Mississippi
Map Of Jackson, MS
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Population over time in Jackson
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 163,778 | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 168,862 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 170,393 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 172,039 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 173,212 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 173,631 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 173,997 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 174,382 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 174,774 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 175,489 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Jackson
| Race | Jackson | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14.5% | 56.0% | 59.4% |
| African American | 82.6% | 37.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 0.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 3.2% | 18.4% |
Gender in Jackson
| Gender | Jackson | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Jackson for adults over 25
| Education | Jackson | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 10.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 14.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Jackson, Mississippi
| Income | Jackson | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.2% | 8.7% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.7% | 6.4% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.8% | 11.6% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.5% | 10.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.8% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.8% | 17.0% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.9% | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.3% | 12.2% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.4% | 4.6% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.6% | 3.8% | 9.5% |
