Mississippi

Jefferson

7,260
2020 population
1800
first census record
23
census records

About Jefferson

Jefferson, Mississippi, first appears in the United States federal census in 1800, when it recorded a population of 2,940. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 7,260.

Its recorded population peaked at 21,292 in 1900, and has since declined by roughly 66 percent.

On the ground today, 7 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Bruinsburg Landing Mississippi, Action at Fayette MS, Port Hudson — Mississippi Approach Operations (Port Gibson axis), and 30 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20207,260
20107,726
20009,740
19908,653
19809,181
19709,295
196010,142
195011,306
194013,969
193014,291
192015,946
191018,221
190021,292
189018,947
188017,314
187013,848
186015,349
185013,193
184011,650
18309,755
18206,822
18104,001
18002,940
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Jefferson

Military engagements that took place in Jefferson, Mississippi.

Bruinsburg Landing Mississippi
1863
Action at Fayette MS
1863
Port Hudson — Mississippi Approach Operations (Port Gibson axis)
1863
Hard Times Landing Operations
1863
Skirmish at Union Church
1863
Skirmish at Fayette
1863
Skirmish at Church Hill, Mississippi (1864)
1864

Historic places in Jefferson

National Register of Historic Places listings in Jefferson, Mississippi.

Oak Grove
Church Hill
Jefferson Davis County Courthouse
Prentiss
Cedar Grove Place
Church Hill
Woodland Plantation
Church Hill
Coon Box Fork Bridge
Coon Box
Blantonia Plantation House
Lorman
Springfield Plantation
Fayette
Rodney Presbyterian Church
Alcorn
Richland
Church Hill
Wyolah Plantation
Church Hill
Christ Church
Church Hill
Rosswood
Lorman
Union Church Presbyterian Church
Union Church
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Frequently asked about Jefferson

When does Jefferson first appear in the US census?
Jefferson, Mississippi first appears in the federal census in 1800, with a recorded population of 2,940.
What is the population of Jefferson?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Jefferson had a recorded population of 7,260.
When did Jefferson's population peak?
Jefferson's recorded population peaked at 21,292 in 1900.
Were any battles fought in Jefferson?
7 documented military engagements took place in Jefferson, including Bruinsburg Landing Mississippi, Action at Fayette MS, Port Hudson — Mississippi Approach Operations (Port Gibson axis).
How many historic places are in Jefferson?
30 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Jefferson, Mississippi.
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