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Jackson County School District
Jackson County School District is a unified school district in Mississippi with a community population of 53,182. The median household income is $71,940 and the median age is 39.4.
53,182
Population
104
People / sq mi
$71,940
Median Income
39.4
Median Age
Jackson County School District covers 514 sq mi of land at 103.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 45.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$71,940
Median Household Income
$36,500
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$206,700
Median Home Value
$1,175
Median Rent
80.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
88.8%
High School+
24.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jackson County School District serves a community with a population of 53,182 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Mississippi.
The median household income in Jackson County School District is $71,940, with a per capita income of $36,500. The poverty rate is 9.1%.
Jackson County School District is 79.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 45.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Jackson County School District, 88.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Jackson County School District is $206,700, with a median rent of $1,175. The homeownership rate is 80.0%.
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Data for Jackson County School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2802160).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.