Mississippi

Jackson

143,252
2020 population
1820
first census record
21
census records

About Jackson

Jackson, Mississippi, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 1,682. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 143,252.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Pascagoula (Naval), Engagement at Pascagoula, Mississippi (April 1862), and 71 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020143,252
2010139,668
2000131,420
1990115,243
1980118,015
197087,975
196055,522
195031,401
194020,601
193015,973
192019,208
191015,451
190016,513
189011,251
18807,607
18704,362
18604,122
18503,196
18401,965
18301,792
18201,682
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Jackson

Military engagements that took place in Jackson, Mississippi.

Battle of Pascagoula (Naval)
1862
Engagement at Pascagoula, Mississippi (April 1862)
1862

Historic places in Jackson

National Register of Historic Places listings in Jackson, Mississippi.

Louisville and Nashville Railroad Depot
Pascagoula
Round Island Lighthouse
Pascagoula
Pascagoula High School, Old
Pascagoula
Bellevue
Pascagoula
Old Spanish Fort
Pascagoula
Griffin House
Moss Point
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Frequently asked about Jackson

When does Jackson first appear in the US census?
Jackson, Mississippi first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 1,682.
What is the population of Jackson?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Jackson had a recorded population of 143,252.
Were any battles fought in Jackson?
2 documented military engagements took place in Jackson, including Battle of Pascagoula (Naval), Engagement at Pascagoula, Mississippi (April 1862).
How many historic places are in Jackson?
71 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Jackson, Mississippi.
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