Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of 2000, the population is 9,740. Its county seat is Fayette. Jefferson county has the highest percentage of African Americans of any county in the United States. Jefferson County is named after U.S. President Thomas Jefferson.
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,740 people, 3,308 households, and 2,338 families residing in the county. The population density was 19 people per square mile (7/km²). There were 3,819 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 13.06% White, 86.49% Black or African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.02% from other races, and 0.24% from two or more races. 0.66% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Jefferson County has the highest percentage of black residents out of all U.S. counties.
Communities
• Cities
o Fayette
o Perth
o Church Hill
o Harriston
o Lorman
o Red Lick
o Rodney
o Union Church
Helpful Links
County of Jefferson
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