Jackson, Mississippi
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City Overview
As of 2009, Jackson's population is 175,710 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -4.15 percent.
The median home cost in Jackson is $81,420. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.60 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Jackson's cost of living is 32.56% Lower than the U.S. average.
Jackson public schools spend $4,917 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 17 students per teacher in Jackson.
The unemployment rate in Jackson is 8.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Jackson jobs have Decreased by 4.00 percent.
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People
The 2009 Jackson, MS, population is 175,710. There are 1,685 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Jackson, MS
The median age is 33.4. The US median is 37.6. 41.88% of people in Jackson, MS, are married. 11.40% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.64 people. 16.09% of people are married, with children. 17.30% have children, but are single.
Race in Jackson, MS
22.86% of people are white, 74.79% are black, 0.59% are asian, 0.13% are native american, and 1.18% claim 'Other'.
0.82% of the people in Jackson, MS, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 99.18% are non-hispanic).
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Mostly Warm: Jackson, MS is a fair weathered place that's pretty enjoyable climate wise. I can get pretty hot in the summer, but for people who face harsh temperatures in the winter... (read more)re: Jackson, MS - 7/17/2006: What are the bad areas... (read more)Crime is a way of life here!: I grew up in Jackson and considered it a very nice place to raise my family................37 years ago! I've lost 3 nice houses in, what used to be, respectable... (read more)Have an opinion about Jackson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jackson Click Here
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Health
There are 450 physicians per 100,000 population in Jackson, MS. The US average is 170.
Jackson, MS Health Index
Air quality in Jackson, MS is 29 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Jackson, MS is 20 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 40 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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living in jackson: Not a good place to live. Poor pay and cost of living higher for the... (read more)Worst city I've ever been in: Not enough culture or entertainment. The libraries are a disgrace. Barely any sidewalks or public transportation.Groceries are very expensive for a city with poor... (read more)classes of people: There are only 2 classes of people in Jackson...the have and the have nots. You either have money or you don't. It's always been that way and it's not going to change... (read more)Have an opinion about Jackson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jackson Click Here
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Jackson, MS, is 8.40%, with job growth of -4.00%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 23.60%.
Jackson, MS Taxes
Jackson, MS,sales tax rate is 7.00%. Income tax is 5.00%.
Jackson, MS Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $18,761, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $32,950.
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Mostly Warm: Jackson, MS is a fair weathered place that's pretty enjoyable climate wise. I can get pretty hot in the summer, but for people who face harsh temperatures in the winter... (read more)It is what you make of it: I went through the public high school system and enjoyed it. I got a good education, and had some great teachers. My sister, on the other hand, is now at a private... (read more)SCHOOLS?????: WHAT schools? A school is where you go to learn the 3 Rs. Not how to wear your baggy jeans around your ankles, sport a nasty cap on backwards, or grow a beard in the 8th... (read more)Have an opinion about Jackson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jackson Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 8.40% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -4.00% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 23.60% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 5.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $18,761 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $32,950 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 23.77% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 15.26% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 13.72% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 16.21% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 14.76% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 6.95% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 5.17% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.39% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.16% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.61% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 10.81% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 20.74% | 20.24% |
| Service | 18.22% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 28.94% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.23% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 7.46% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 13.61% | 14.44% |
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Housing
The median home value in Jackson, MS, is $81,420. Home appreciation is -3.60% over the last year. The median age of Jackson, MS, real estate is 36 years.
Jackson, MS Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 37.52% of the Jackson, MS, population. 10.34% of houses and apartments in Jackson, MS, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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In comparison: In my search on this website, I have found the "Cost of Living" in Jackson MS is better than in most other places. Of course in the grand scheme of it all, the income... (read more)re: Jackson, MS - 7/17/2006: What are the bad areas... (read more)Crime is a way of life here!: I grew up in Jackson and considered it a very nice place to raise my family................37 years ago! I've lost 3 nice houses in, what used to be, respectable... (read more)Have an opinion about Jackson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jackson Click Here
| Median Home Age | 36 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $81,420 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -3.60% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 52.23% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 10.34% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 37.52% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $8.39 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 3.26% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 10.57% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 23.19% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 20.55% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 14.36% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.32% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.96% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 4.02% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 1.58% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.93% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.73% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.27% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 3.59% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 2.73% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 3.43% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 12.56% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 25.25% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 24.54% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 16.59% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 7.36% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 3.94% | 13.55% |
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Crime
Jackson, MS, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 8. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Jackson, MS, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 8. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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re: Jackson, MS - 7/17/2006: What are the bad areas... (read more)Crime is a way of life here!: I grew up in Jackson and considered it a very nice place to raise my family................37 years ago! I've lost 3 nice houses in, what used to be, respectable... (read more)Jackson, MS: As with any city, there are good and bad parts of Jackson. Be sure to find the good areas and don't venture to the... (read more)Have an opinion about Jackson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jackson Click Here
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Climate
Jackson, MS, gets 49 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 1 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 104.
On average, there are 211 sunny days per year in Jackson, MS. The July high is around 93 degrees. The January low is 37. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 27 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Mostly Warm: Jackson, MS is a fair weathered place that's pretty enjoyable climate wise. I can get pretty hot in the summer, but for people who face harsh temperatures in the winter... (read more)re: Jackson, MS - 7/17/2006: What are the bad areas... (read more)It is what you make of it: I went through the public high school system and enjoyed it. I got a good education, and had some great teachers. My sister, on the other hand, is now at a private... (read more)Have an opinion about Jackson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jackson Click Here
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Education
Jackson, MS, schools spend $4,917 per student. There are 17 pupils per teacher, 373 students per librarian, and 323 children per counselor in Jackson, MS schools.
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It is what you make of it: I went through the public high school system and enjoyed it. I got a good education, and had some great teachers. My sister, on the other hand, is now at a private... (read more)SCHOOLS?????: WHAT schools? A school is where you go to learn the 3 Rs. Not how to wear your baggy jeans around your ankles, sport a nasty cap on backwards, or grow a beard in the 8th... (read more)living in jackson: Not a good place to live. Poor pay and cost of living higher for the... (read more)Have an opinion about Jackson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jackson Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Jackson, MS, takes 22 minutes. 77% of commuters drive their own car alone. 17% carpool with others. 1% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
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Mostly Warm: Jackson, MS is a fair weathered place that's pretty enjoyable climate wise. I can get pretty hot in the summer, but for people who face harsh temperatures in the winter... (read more)It is what you make of it: I went through the public high school system and enjoyed it. I got a good education, and had some great teachers. My sister, on the other hand, is now at a private... (read more)SCHOOLS?????: WHAT schools? A school is where you go to learn the 3 Rs. Not how to wear your baggy jeans around your ankles, sport a nasty cap on backwards, or grow a beard in the 8th... (read more)Have an opinion about Jackson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jackson Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Jackson, MS is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Jackson, MS is more expensive.
Overall, Jackson, MS cost of living is 67.44.
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In comparison: In my search on this website, I have found the "Cost of Living" in Jackson MS is better than in most other places. Of course in the grand scheme of it all, the income... (read more)re: Jackson, MS - 7/17/2006: What are the bad areas... (read more)Crime is a way of life here!: I grew up in Jackson and considered it a very nice place to raise my family................37 years ago! I've lost 3 nice houses in, what used to be, respectable... (read more)Have an opinion about Jackson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jackson Click Here
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Religion
55.35% of the people in Jackson, MS are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 2.96% are Catholic; 47.84% are Protestant; 0.33% are LDS; 3.46% are another Christian faith; 0.22% in Jackson, MS are Jewish; 0.06% are an eastern faith; 0.49% affilitates with Islam.
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living in jackson: Not a good place to live. Poor pay and cost of living higher for the... (read more)It is what you make of it: I went through the public high school system and enjoyed it. I got a good education, and had some great teachers. My sister, on the other hand, is now at a private... (read more)Worst city I've ever been in: Not enough culture or entertainment. The libraries are a disgrace. Barely any sidewalks or public transportation.Groceries are very expensive for a city with poor... (read more)Have an opinion about Jackson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jackson Click Here
| Percent Religious | 55.35% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 2.96% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 47.84% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.33% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 30.55% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 2.31% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.81% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.43% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 10.62% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 3.12% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 3.46% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.22% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.06% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.49% | 0.54% |
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59.29% of the people in Jackson, MS are registered as Democrats. 39.97% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.74%.
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