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Jasper County is a county located in the state of Mississippi. As of 2000, the population is 18,149. Its county seats are Bay Springs, Mississippi and
Paulding.
Demographics
The following info will be useful for Christian dating - there are 18,149 people, 6,708 households, and 4,957 families residing in the county. The population density is 10/km˛ (27/mi˛). There are 7,671 housing units at an average density of 4/km˛ (11/mi˛).
Christian singles may wish to note the racial composition of the county is 46.47% White, 52.88% Black or African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. 0.64% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 6,708 households out of which 35.00% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.90% are married couples living together, 18.20% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.10% are non-families. 24.20% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.30% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.68 and the average family size is 3.19.
In the county the Christian singles may wish to key in on these stats where the pop. is spread
out with 27.90% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 26.70% from 25 to 44, 21.90% from 45 to 64, and 13.90% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 91.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $24,441, and the median income for a family is $29,951. Males have a median income of $27,183 versus $17,260 for females. The per capita income for the county is $12,889. 22.70% of the population and 19.30% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 28.90% of those under the age of 18 and 23.70% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
Bay Springs
Heidelberg
Louin
Montrose
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