The Town FilesJackson County, Mississippi
145,249 people. The median home is worth $193,100 (typical Mississippi town: $124,700) and the median household earns $66,201.
Towns in Jackson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascagoula | 22,010 | $144,700 | $52,222 | 35.9 |
| Gautier | 19,024 | $166,400 | $61,926 | 37.9 |
| Ocean Springs | 18,429 | $259,400 | $79,712 | 43.3 |
| Moss Point | 12,147 | $110,100 | $44,296 | 44.6 |
| Gulf Hills | 8,526 | $203,700 | $72,839 | 35.1 |
| St. Martin | 7,811 | $172,400 | $55,000 | 37.3 |
| Latimer | 6,720 | $189,400 | $70,237 | 38.7 |
| Gulf Park Estates | 5,972 | $212,500 | $65,556 | 37.8 |
| Vancleave | 5,592 | $247,400 | $70,313 | 43.6 |
| Escatawpa | 3,254 | $107,900 | $40,109 | 49.5 |
People and housing
| Jackson County | Typical Mississippi town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $193,100 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $1,101 | $820 |
| Median household income | $66,201 | $45,965 |
| Median age | 40.1 | 37.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.7% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.8% | 22.9% |
Jobs and pay
51,303 jobs in 2024, average pay $59,641 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 349 storm events in Jackson County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Jackson County has been included in 36 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4727: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
| December 31, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4576: Hurricane Zeta |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).