Jefferson County, Mississippi
Jefferson County: county in Mississippi, United States
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Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,726 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,997 inhabitants. Its county seat is Fayette. The county was created 227 years ago in 1799.
County Snapshot
Jefferson County at a glance
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Mapped populated places
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FayettePopulation 1,432
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Quick Facts about Jefferson County
| Population | 6,997 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
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| Area | 1365 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.7342,-91.0372 |
| Named for | Thomas Jefferson |
| Capital | Fayette |
| Establishment | April 02, 1799 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 15:24:53 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -10.42% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Jefferson County is located at 31°44'3"N 91°2'14"W (31.7342100, -91.0371800). It has 6 neighbors: Tensas Parish, Adams County, Claiborne County, Copiah County, Franklin County and Lincoln County.
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The largest city of Jefferson County is Fayette with a population of 1,432. . See all Jefferson County cities & populated places.
Jefferson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fayette | 1,432 | City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Mississippi |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Jefferson County
Official Website- Fayette
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jefferson County decreased by 10.42% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,726 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,595 | -1.72% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,679 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,655 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,579 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,503 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,312 | -2.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,227 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,093 | -1.89% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,990 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,997 | 0.1% | estimation process |
People born in Jefferson County (4)
People born in Jefferson County, including judge Benjamin Drake Magruder, Willie Young, lawyer, politician, businessman and planter Walter Sillers, Sr., .
More notable people
- Alma Newton (American author) she was born in 22/03/1886
Other places with the same name (24)
- Jefferson County, Kentucky county in Alabama, United States with a population of 767,452 people.
- Jefferson County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 655,342 people.
- Jefferson County, Colorado county in Colorado, United States with a population of 583,283 people.
- Jefferson County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 250,127 people.
- Jefferson County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 226,543 people.
- Jefferson County, New York county in New York, United States with a population of 108,095 people.
- Jefferson County, Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 85,038 people.
- Jefferson County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 65,377 people.
- Jefferson County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 64,939 people.
- Jefferson County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 57,486 people.
- Jefferson County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 55,307 people.
- Jefferson County, Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 43,108 people.
- Jefferson County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 37,235 people.
- Jefferson County, Washington county in the state of Washington, United States with a population of 32,700 people.
- Jefferson County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 32,110 people.
- Jefferson County, Idaho county in Idaho, United States with a population of 29,871 people.
- Jefferson County, Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 24,856 people.
- Jefferson County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 19,032 people.
- Jefferson County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 18,347 people.
- Jefferson County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 15,267 people.
- Jefferson County, Florida county in Florida, United States of America with a population of 14,543 people.
- Jefferson County, Montana county in Montana, United States with a population of 12,360 people.
- Jefferson County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 7,099 people.
- Jefferson County, Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 5,949 people.
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |