Census ACS · #94 MSA
Jackson Metro Area
The Jackson, Ms Metropolitan Statistical Area has 615,908 residents. The median household income is $60,489 and the median home value is $188,500.
615,908
Population
102
People / sq mi
$60,489
Median Income
$188,500
Median Home Value
The Jackson CBSA covers 6,014 sq mi of land at 102.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 45.9% |
| Black or African American | 48.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
Economy & Income
$60,489
Median Household Income
$33,883
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Jackson metro's price level is 89.0 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 11.0% lower the US average. The local median income of $60,489 has the buying power of $67,929 in average-priced US metros.
89.0
Price Level (US = 100)
$67,929
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$60,489
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$188,500
Median Home Value
$1,034
Median Rent
67.5%
Homeownership
Education
88.0%
High School+
31.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
6.8%
Work From Home
25.1 min
Avg Commute
17.7%
Foreign Born
Jackson spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Jackson, Ms Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 615,908 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #94 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Jackson metro area is $60,489, with a per capita income of $33,883.
The Jackson, Ms CBSA spans the state of Mississippi.
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Data for the Jackson, Ms CBSA (27140) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.