Jackson County, Mississippi
Jackson County: County in Mississippi, United States
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Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 139,668 and a population density of 52 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 143,802 inhabitants. Its county seat is Pascagoula. The county was created 211 years ago in 1812.
Quick Facts about Jackson County
| Population : | 143,802 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| Different from : | Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson Parish, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County, Jackson County |
| Area : | 2702 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 31% |
| Land as percent of area : | 69% |
| Named for : | Andrew Jackson |
| Capital : | Pascagoula |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1812 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:56:32 (27th April 2024) |
| Density : | 53 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.87% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jackson County is located at 30°27'46"N 88°37'22"W (30.4628900, -88.6228400). It has 4 neighbors: Mobile County, George County, Harrison County and Stone County.
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The largest city of Jackson County is Pascagoula with a population of 21,542. Other cities include, Gautier population 18,379, Ocean Springs population 17,791, Moss Point population 13,226 and Latimer population 6,079. See all Jackson County cities & populated places.
Jackson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pascagoula | 21,542 | City in Mississippi, United States |
| Gautier | 18,379 | City in Jackson County, Mississippi, USA |
| Ocean Springs | 17,791 | City in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States |
| Moss Point | 13,226 | City in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States |
| Saint Martin | 7,730 | Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi |
| Gulf Hills | 7,144 | Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi |
| Latimer | 6,079 | City in Franklin County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Vancleave | 5,886 | Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi |
| Gulf Park Estates | 5,719 | Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi |
| Escatawpa | 3,722 | Census designated place |
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Official website of Jackson County
Jackson County has 4 neighbours.
- Mobile County county in Alabama, United States
- George County county in Mississippi, United States
- Harrison County county in Mississippi, United States
- Stone County county in Mississippi, United States
- Pascagoula
Demographics
The population of Jackson County increased by 2.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 139,668 | - | census |
| 2011 | 140,029 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 139,949 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 140,324 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 141,432 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 141,354 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 141,535 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 142,246 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 143,127 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 143,617 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 143,802 | 0.13% | estimation process |
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People born in Jackson County (1)
American outlaw James Copeland was born in Jackson County
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- Jackson County , Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 24,305 people.
- Jackson County , Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 20,630 people.
- Jackson County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 19,205 people.
- Jackson County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 16,636 people.
- Jackson County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 14,854 people.
- Jackson County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 13,340 people.
- Jackson County , Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 13,171 people.
- Jackson County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 11,864 people.
- Jackson County , Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 9,768 people.
- Jackson County , South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 3,321 people.
- Jackson County , Colorado county in Colorado, United States with a population of 1,389 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 |
| 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 |
| Southaven | 56,644 | The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi. |
