Jackson, MS Profile
Jackson, MS, population 177,977, is located
in Mississippi's Hinds county,
about 140.1 miles from Baton Rouge and 160.1 miles from Metairie.
Through the 90's Jackson's population has declined by about 6%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Jackson has declined by about 3%.
Jackson's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
Mississippi's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Jackson tend to be much higher than Mississippi's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 46% |
| Females | 54% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 28% |
| African American | 71% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 0% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 31.00 |
| Males | 29.10 |
| Females | 32.80 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 16.00% | | Under 20: | 16.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 14.00% | | 20 to 40: | 16.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 11.00% | | 40 to 60: | 13.00% |
| Over 60 | 5.00% | | Over 60: | 9.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 184,256 | N/A |
| 2001 | 181,844 | -1.31% |
| 2002 | 180,154 | -0.93% |
| 2003 | 179,318 | -0.46% |
| 2004 | 179,190 | -0.07% |
| 2005 | 177,977 | -0.68% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $30,414 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 1,062 |
| 2002 | 969 |
| 2003 | 908 |
| 2004 | 703 |
| 2005 | 679 |
| 2006 | 979 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
50 | 49 | 45 | 53 | 38 | 40 |
| Forcible Rape |
218 | 182 | 179 | 165 | 158 | 160 |
| Robbery |
1,044 | 1,074 | 962 | 678 | 612 | 1022 |
| Aggravated Assault |
654 | 497 | 462 | 376 | 417 | 514 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 8,978 |
| 2002 | 8,519 |
| 2003 | 8,539 |
| 2004 | 6,781 |
| 2005 | 6,656 |
| 2006 | 7,448 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
| Burglary |
4,683 |
4,377 |
4,369 |
3,400 |
3,139 |
3817 |
| Larceny, Theft |
8,972 |
8,669 |
8,323 |
6,846 |
6,960 |
7534 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
2,965 |
2,800 |
2,804 |
2,024 |
1,909 |
1857 |
| Arson |
96 |
73 |
59 |
52 |
59 |
65 |
Location
| Elevation | 294 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 109 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 2 Square Miles |
