Jackson, MS

Jackson is home to roughly 149,827 residents. Jackson was founded in 1822 and sits in Rankin County. The median age is 34.7 and the median household income is $43,238. Homes carry a median value of $108,200, and about 49% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (81.5%). Around 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Jackson has 64 public schools — 36 elementary, 13 middle, 9 high.

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Violent and property crime rates for Jackson vs Mississippi and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Jackson.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Jackson is in Hinds County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Jackson was founded in 1822 and sits in Rankin County. Elevation ~85 m.