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County overview

Jackson County

Mississippi - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Jackson County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Jackson County

Population
143,721
Age 65+
16.5%
Median age
39.4
Owner-occupied
71.1%
With disability
20.5%
Median home value
$161,700
Median income
$60,045
Residents 65+
23,696
How Jackson County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
0%
% owner-occupied
+9.7%
% with disability
+58.9%
Median household income
-20.1%
Median home value
-42.6%
Median age
+2.3%

Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.

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Other counties in Mississippi

Hinds County
226,541 residents
Harrison County
208,748 residents
DeSoto County
186,214 residents
Rankin County
157,185 residents

Aging-in-place in Jackson County

Jackson County is home to roughly 143,721 residents, of whom about 23,714 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 16.5%, in line with the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.

Roughly 71.1% of homes in Jackson County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $161,700. That's a higher-than-average ownership rate, which often correlates with longer tenures in the home and a stronger appetite for investment in accessibility upgrades. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.

About 20.5% of Jackson County residents report a disability, a rate elevated relative to national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.