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Jefferson County School District
Jefferson County School District is a unified school district in Mississippi with a community population of 7,068. The median household income is $38,305 and the median age is 43.1.
7,068
Population
14
People / sq mi
$38,305
Median Income
43.1
Median Age
Jefferson County School District covers 520 sq mi of land at 13.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 9.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$38,305
Median Household Income
$22,659
Per Capita Income
33.3%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$81,300
Median Home Value
$448
Median Rent
82.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
81.8%
High School+
13.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jefferson County School District serves a community with a population of 7,068 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Mississippi.
The median household income in Jefferson County School District is $38,305, with a per capita income of $22,659. The poverty rate is 33.3%.
Jefferson County School District is 13.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 9.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Jefferson County School District, 81.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Jefferson County School District is $81,300, with a median rent of $448. The homeownership rate is 82.9%.
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Data for Jefferson County School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2802220).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.