Jackson County, Mississippi

Jackson County: County in Mississippi, United States

About

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.

Jackson County locator map
Location of Jackson County on Mississippi map.

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 : 16:51:23 (2nd November 2024)
Density : 53 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 2.87% (2010-2020)
Jackson County MS Courthouse Sept 2012 02 image
Jackson County MS Courthouse Sept 2012 02
Jackson County MS Courthouse Sept 2012 02 image

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.

Jackson County map

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

Jackson County has 4 neighbours.

  • 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

Other places with the same name (23)

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.