County profile · Mississippi
Jackson County, MS market data
How Jackson County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 147,666
- +3.0% since 2020
- Households
- 57,647
- Median household income
- $66,201
- +28.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $193,100
- Jobs located here
- 50,214
- Highest market score
- 77
- House cleaning, #57 of 847 scored counties
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What this means
Jackson County has an estimated 147,666 people and 57,647 households. Population estimates put the population change in Jackson County from 2020 to 2025 at +3.0%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Jackson County is $66,201, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 28.2%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Jackson County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 130, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (66).
Of the business types scored in Jackson County, house cleaning businesses (77), electricians (76) and landscaping and lawn care companies (76) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For house cleaning businesses, that ranks #57 of 847 scored counties.
Jackson County is part of the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pest control companies (71% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for optometrists and eye clinics (54% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Jackson County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Jackson County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House cleaning | 77 | #57 of 847 | 9 | 1.6 | $8.9M | 140 | 14 |
| Electricians | 76 | #79 of 1,160 | 8 | 1.4 | $19.5M | 162 | 19 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 76 | #125 of 1,493 | 23 | 4.0 | $3.5M | 120 | 32 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 75 | #117 of 1,302 | 11 | 1.9 | $5.5M | 176 | 4 |
| Pet businesses | 73 | #199 of 2,200 | 51 | 8.8 | $948K | 108 | 22 |
| Home repair trades | 71 | #193 of 2,057 | 56 | 9.7 | $2.8M | 114 | 52 |
| Grocery stores | 71 | #389 of 2,070 | 31 | 5.4 | $10.8M | 116 | 14 |
| Roofing and gutters | 70 | #155 of 1,177 | 9 | 1.6 | $17.3M | 205 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 69 | #255 of 1,771 | 46 | 8.0 | $1.8M | 104 | 57 |
| Pet stores | 68 | #192 of 974 | 8 | 1.4 | $6M | 134 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 68 | #532 of 2,272 | 85 | 14.7 | $1.7M | 137 | 43 |
| Spas and skin care | 67 | #306 of 1,769 | 36 | 6.2 | $1.4M | 154 | 4 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 67 | #306 of 1,461 | 20 | 3.5 | $2.4M | 95 | 9 |
| Veterinarians | 67 | #340 of 1,485 | 18 | 3.1 | $2.7M | 99 | 13 |
| Chiropractors | 65 | #324 of 1,490 | 17 | 2.9 | $3.6M | 149 | 13 |
| Property management | 63 | #229 of 910 | 9 | 1.6 | Index only | 166 | 21 |
| Pizza | 63 | #542 of 2,090 | 36 | 6.2 | $5.7M | 111 | 99 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 63 | #686 of 2,402 | 119 | 20.6 | $2.8M | 83 | 24 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 59 | #261 of 887 | 13 | 2.3 | Index only | 164 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 59 | #545 of 1,707 | 39 | 6.8 | $4M | 84 | 33 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 58 | #481 of 1,327 | 15 | 2.6 | $3.5M | 115 | 15 |
| Convenience stores | 58 | #842 of 2,261 | 63 | 10.9 | $5.3M | 67 | 10 |
| Auto repair shops | 56 | #913 of 2,378 | 119 | 20.6 | $446K | 100 | 46 |
| Gas stations | 56 | #914 of 2,358 | 82 | 14.2 | $2.1M | 88 | 73 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 55 | #801 of 2,176 | 139 | 24.1 | Index only | 110 | 21 |
| Gyms | 54 | #773 of 1,792 | 36 | 6.2 | $1M | 80 | 10 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 54 | #790 of 1,889 | 49 | 8.5 | $4.2M | 100 | 25 |
| Hair salons | 54 | #986 of 2,339 | 127 | 22.0 | $383K | 89 | 10 |
| Auto repair and car care | 52 | #1,143 of 2,401 | 205 | 35.6 | $259K | 96 | 76 |
| Funeral homes | 51 | #687 of 1,472 | 18 | 3.1 | $428K | 63 | 7 |
| Real estate | 51 | #1,049 of 2,229 | 167 | 29.0 | Index only | 115 | 48 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 51 | #1,136 of 2,385 | 234 | 40.6 | $208K | 98 | 22 |
| Car washes and detailing | 50 | #729 of 1,451 | 26 | 4.5 | $2M | 81 | 8 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 50 | #1,182 of 2,405 | 309 | 53.6 | $660K | 99 | 92 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 49 | #1,071 of 2,063 | 68 | 11.8 | $3M | 81 | 22 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 48 | #426 of 777 | 12 | 2.1 | $3.1M | 77 | 10 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 47 | #768 of 1,334 | 27 | 4.7 | $1.4M | 69 | 6 |
| Nail salons | 47 | #788 of 1,328 | 35 | 6.1 | $1.4M | 83 | 7 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 47 | #1,286 of 2,222 | 89 | 15.4 | $2.3M | 75 | 99 |
| Child care and preschools | 46 | #930 of 1,611 | 32 | 5.6 | $739K | 74 | 34 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 46 | #1,366 of 2,405 | 611 | 106.0 | $334K | 90 | 221 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 45 | #1,324 of 2,088 | 75 | 13.0 | $502K | 76 | 16 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 40 | #1,416 of 2,087 | 113 | 19.6 | $909K | 72 | 36 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 40 | #1,525 of 2,210 | 146 | 25.3 | $703K | 80 | 41 |
| Tire shops | 39 | #1,050 of 1,530 | 30 | 5.2 | $1.8M | 71 | 13 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 39 | #1,330 of 1,886 | 65 | 11.3 | $932K | 95 | 42 |
| Barbershops | 36 | #1,005 of 1,356 | 33 | 5.7 | $1.5M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 36 | #1,852 of 2,394 | 407 | 70.6 | $149K | 98 | 170 |
| Pest control | 35 | #560 of 699 | 14 | 2.4 | $5.8M | 56 | 11 |
| Physical therapy | 34 | #1,126 of 1,422 | 34 | 5.9 | $1.8M | 74 | 26 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 34 | #1,307 of 1,656 | 56 | 9.7 | $1.1M | 61 | 79 |
| Laundromats | 33 | #583 of 785 | 14 | 2.4 | $7.3M | 59 | 5 |
| Home inspectors | 29 | #369 of 415 | 6 | 1.0 | Index only | 53 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | 22 | #475 of 507 | 11 | 1.9 | $9.3M | 60 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.5 | $17.7M | 129 | 5 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | $60.6M | Too few | 6 |
Household spending in Jackson County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $53.1M | $921 | 96 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $171.8M | $2,981 | 115 |
| Food away from home | $203.9M | $3,538 | 87 |
| Groceries | $334.4M | $5,802 | 92 |
| Personal care products and services | $48.6M | $844 | 84 |
| Child care and other personal services | $23.6M | $410 | 71 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $37.6M | $653 | 66 |
| Medical and dental services | $60.6M | $1,051 | 82 |
| Pets | $48.3M | $839 | 92 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $102.7M | $1,782 | 87 |
| Vehicle insurance | $146.7M | $2,545 | 130 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $155.7M | $2,701 | 90 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $80.5M | $1,397 | 99 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $830.7M | $14,410 | 86 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Jackson County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 147,666+3.0% since 2020
- Households
- 57,647
- Median age
- 40.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 73%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 723 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 201
- Median household income
- $66,201+28.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $88,071
- Median home value
- $193,100
- Jobs located here
- 50,214
- Daytime population
- 136,355Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Jackson County, MS growing?
Population estimates put Jackson County at 147,666 people in 2025, up 3.0% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 57,647 households. Median household income rose 28.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Jackson County, MS spend?
Households in Jackson County spend about $830.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $334.4M on groceries and $203.9M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Jackson County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 130, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (66).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Jackson County, MS?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Jackson County are for house cleaning businesses (77), electricians (76) and landscaping and lawn care companies (76). Jackson County ranks #57 of 847 scored counties for house cleaning businesses.
How does Jackson County, MS compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Jackson County is $66,201 a year, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $193,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Jackson County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pest control companies (71% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for optometrists and eye clinics (54% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 54 of the 56 business types have a score in Jackson County, each ranked against other counties.
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