495,115 seniors call Mississippi home — 16.8% of the population.
Mississippi has the largest senior population in the nation, with 49,781 residents aged 85 and older. The median age in the state is 38.4 years.
Seniors in Mississippi have a median household income of $68,254. About 13.9% of seniors live below the poverty line. 39.7% report a disability.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. Income data reflects households with a householder aged 65+.
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Shop MFI Medical Order lab tests| # | County | Seniors 65+ | % of Pop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hinds County | 34,982 | 15.7% |
| 2 | Harrison County | 33,787 | 16.1% |
| 3 | Rankin County | 25,835 | 16.3% |
| 4 | DeSoto County | 25,074 | 13.3% |
| 5 | Jackson County | 24,349 | 16.9% |
| 6 | Madison County | 16,385 | 14.9% |
| 7 | Lauderdale County | 13,121 | 18.2% |
| 8 | Lee County | 12,772 | 15.4% |
| 9 | Jones County | 11,600 | 17.4% |
| 10 | Pearl River County | 10,948 | 19.3% |