Jefferson County, MS

County

Cities in Jefferson County

Neighborhoods in Jefferson County

Neighborhood

Jefferson, MS

Four Forks / Stampley

Union Church / Violet

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Jefferson

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

13.4%

Households with Children

34.6%

School Enrollment K-12

841

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.0%
School Age (5-17): 15.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.2%
Working Age (35-54): 24.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.6%
Seniors (65+): 20.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 18.2%
High School / GED: 40.6%
Some College or Associate's: 27.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 8.8%
Single Parents: 25.8%
Couples & Adults: 35.1%
Living Alone: 30.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 82.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 49.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 50.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 86.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.1%
Other Black: 13.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 90.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 9.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.7%
Spanish: 1.2%
European & Indo-European: 0.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.5%
Elementary (1-4): 5.7%
Middle School (5-8): 6.2%
High School (9-12): 5.8%
College / Graduate: 6.4%
Not Enrolled: 74.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources