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Jackson County, Mississippi had an estimated 147,002 residents on July 1, 2024, up 2.6 percent since the 2020 census base of 143,246, across 723 square miles. County output reached $10.87 bn in 2024, 2,358 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 82 7(a) approvals worth $53.8 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Jackson County
How many people live in Jackson County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-2024145,249
- Households57,647
- Average household size2.52
- Median household income$66,201
- Median age40.1
- Median gross rent$1,101 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$193,100
- Home value to household income2.9 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income20.0 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher26.7 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree9.5 percent
- Adults 25 and over100,644
- Population under 1833,197
- Share under 1822.9 percent
- Population 65 and over25,067
- Share 65 and over17.3 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6486,985
- Civilian labor force68,680
- Unemployment rate6.7 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over61.3 percent
- Rank by population among Mississippi counties5th of 82
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included468th of 3,222
Jackson County is the 5th largest of 82 Mississippi counties by population. A median home costs 2.9 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 22.9 percent against 17.3 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Jackson County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 2024147,002
- Census 2020 base population143,246
- Population change since the 2020 census base2.62 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024837
- Births, 20241,537
- Deaths, 20241,617
- Natural change, 2024-80
- Net domestic migration, 2024551
- Net international migration, 2024359
- Total net migration, 2024910
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 20243,041
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents976th of 3,144
The county has grown 2.62 percent since the 2020 census base. Deaths exceeded births in 2024 and the population still grew, so all of the growth came from people moving in. A market held up by migration is more sensitive to a change in relative cost than one growing from household formation.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Jackson County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving3,845
- People arriving, from those returns7,481
- Tax returns filed by households leaving3,597
- Net household movement248
- Adjusted gross income arriving$221.8 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$39.7 m
- Average income of an arriving household$57,678
- Average income of a leaving household$50,607
- Largest single originHarrison County (1,018 households)
- Largest single destinationHarrison County (1,086 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison County | 1,018 | 1,934 | $52.0 m |
| Mobile County | 261 | 499 | $15.4 m |
| George County | 122 | 253 | $6.8 m |
| Forrest County | 56 | 93 | $3.3 m |
| Jefferson Parish | 50 | 98 | $2.2 m |
| Rankin County | 45 | 85 | $3.0 m |
| Hinds County | 38 | 72 | $1.8 m |
| Hancock County | 37 | 79 | $2.1 m |
Households arriving report $7,071 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Harrison County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Jackson County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$10.87 bn
- County GDP, 2023$10.54 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20243.2 percent
- GDP change over five years49.2 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Mississippi areas BEA publishes3rd of 82
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes413th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$74,858
Output grew 3.2 percent in the latest year and 49.2 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Jackson County
- Covered employment, annual average51,303
- Establishments reporting2,762
- Average annual pay$59,641
- Average weekly wage$1,147
- Manufacturing, employment14,171
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$81,673
- Accommodation and food services, employment5,164
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$21,410
- Retail trade, employment5,107
- Retail trade, average annual pay$30,159
- Health care and social assistance, employment3,813
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$55,415
- Construction, employment2,809
- Administrative and support and waste management services, employment2,043
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 14,171 | 81 | $81,673 |
| Accommodation and food services | 5,164 | 336 | $21,410 |
| Retail trade | 5,107 | 492 | $30,159 |
| Health care and social assistance | 3,813 | 316 | $55,415 |
| Construction | 2,809 | 242 | $69,289 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 2,043 | 156 | $53,989 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 1,912 | 271 | $79,561 |
| Finance and insurance | 1,028 | 174 | $61,211 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 14,171 jobs, 27.6 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Jackson County?
- Establishments, all industries2,358
- Employment at those establishments44,996
- Annual payroll$2.60 bn
- Establishments per 1,000 residents16.2
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Jackson County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 2024516
- Declared construction value permitted$112.9 m
- Single family units authorized510
- Multifamily units authorized6
- Multifamily share of units1.2 percent
- Average declared value per unit$218,746
- Units authorized per 1,000 households9.0
Single-family homes are 98.8 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Jackson County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded82
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$53.8 m
- Average 7(a) approval$656,067
- Median 7(a) approval$263,300
- 10th percentile approval$15,000
- 90th percentile approval$1,987,900
- Largest single approval$4,420,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)1,069
- Jobs per approval13.0
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active27
- Distinct industries receiving approvals54
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer25.6 percent
- Loans on real estate terms21
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter54
- Franchise loans21
- Franchise share of approvals25.6 percent
- Leading industry by approval countHotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (9)
- Most active lenderWells Fargo Bank National Association (12)
- 504 approvals recorded7
- 504 gross approval dollars$9.1 m
- Average 504 approval$1,306,714
- Median 504 approval$890,000
- Distinct CDCs active3
- 504 jobs per approval16.0
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved12.2
- Most active CDCThree Rivers Local Development Company, Inc. (3)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$62.9 m
The average approval of $656,067 sits well above the median of $263,300, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. Only 25.6 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Jackson County
Do SBA loans in Jackson County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded15
- Paid in full15
- Charged off0
- Status: Exempt from disclosure52
- Status: Cancelled13
- Status: Paid in full15
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed2
Only 15 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Jackson County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending8
- Ocean Springs, approvals31
- Moss Point, approvals13
- Gautier, approvals12
- Pascagoula, approvals11
- Biloxi, approvals7
- Vancleave, approvals6
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Springs | 31 | $22,780,600 |
| Moss Point | 13 | $8,702,000 |
| Gautier | 12 | $4,961,400 |
| Pascagoula | 11 | $2,504,500 |
| Biloxi | 7 | $9,515,100 |
| Vancleave | 6 | $3,354,900 |
| Smithdale | 1 | $1,888,000 |
| Hurley | 1 | $91,000 |
Ocean Springs accounts for 31 approvals against 13 in Moss Point. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Jackson County?
- Land area723 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Mississippi counties14th of 82
- Width, east to west29.3 mi
- Height, north to south37.2 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary4
- Residents per square mile of land201
- Establishments per square mile3.26
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Jackson County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Jackson County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 285256
- Community Rating System class of the county's own communityClass 9
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book5
- Of those, participating in the NFIP5
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Best Community Rating System class in the county A lower CRS class is a larger flood insurance premium discount.Class 8
- Communities carrying a CRS class4
- Radon levels in Jackson County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/LZone 3
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Jackson County (community 285256), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries Community Rating System class 9, a flood insurance premium discount for policies written there. The EPA places Jackson County in radon zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. The best Community Rating System class among the county's communities is 8, which carries a flood insurance premium discount for policies written in that community. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Coverage
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Feasibility studies
When a Jackson County site needs a document a lender will accept.
The same data layer behind this page is the one the studies are written from. A study for a Jackson County site starts with the figures you are reading, carrying the same source and period into the credit file.
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-2024145,249
- Households57,647
- Average household size2.52
- Median household income$66,201
- Median age40.1
Common questions
Jackson County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Jackson County, Mississippi?
The Census Bureau estimates 147,002 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 145,249, in 57,647 households, ranking 5th of 82 Mississippi counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Jackson County's population growing?
The population has grown 2.62 percent since the 2020 census base of 143,246, to 147,002 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 1,537 births against 1,617 deaths, with net migration of 910. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Jackson County?
$66,201. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $193,100, which is 2.9 times income, and median gross rent is $1,101 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Jackson County?
2,358 establishments, employing 44,996 people with an annual payroll of $2.60 bn. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Jackson County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 14,171 jobs, 27.6 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 51,303 jobs at an average annual pay of $59,641, or $1,147 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Jackson County?
82 7(a) approvals totaling $53.8 m since FY2020, across 27 lenders, with a median approval of $263,300, plus 7 504 approvals worth $9.1 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Jackson County?
516 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $112.9 m. Multifamily was 1.2 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Jackson County?
Zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Jackson County come from?
The largest single origin is Harrison County, with 1,018 households. Arriving households report an average income of $57,678 against $50,607 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Jackson County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Jackson County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Jackson.
14 Census places lie wholly or partly in Jackson County. All 14 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascagoula | city | 21,710 | 11 | Wholly in this county |
| Gautier | city | 19,046 | 12 | Wholly in this county |
| Ocean Springs | city | 18,646 | 31 | Wholly in this county |
| Moss Point | city | 11,957 | 13 | Wholly in this county |
| Gulf Hills | CDP | 8,451 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| St. Martin | CDP | 8,139 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Latimer | CDP | 6,756 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Gulf Park Estates | CDP | 6,264 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Vancleave | CDP | 5,078 | 6 | Wholly in this county |
| Escatawpa | CDP | 3,494 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Hurley | CDP | 1,305 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Wade | CDP | 1,183 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Helena | CDP | 975 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Big Point | CDP | 731 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
A further 8 of the county's 82 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Jackson County, the largest being Biloxi (7), Smithdale (1). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.