Jefferson, MS County is a small rural area with a population of just 7,286. This county has a low population density of 13 people per square mile compared to the United States' 93 people per square mile. The local businesses in Jefferson, MS County are mostly agricultural and forestry related. There are some small shops and services in town including a hardware store, grocery store, diner, and other small businesses. Year-round outdoor activities in Jefferson include hunting, fishing, hiking, and biking. Other organizations within the county include churches and school clubs like 4-H or FFA. For sporting events there is high school football as well as rodeos throughout the year.
The population in Jefferson County is 7,286. There are 14 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Jefferson County is 40.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Jefferson County is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Jefferson County
- 31.2% are married
- 12.1% are divorced
- 11.7% are married with children
- 36.9% have children, but are single
Race in Jefferson County
- 13.1% are White
- 86.4% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander