Map of Jefferson County, Mississippi

Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi; its western border is formed by the Mississippi River. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,260, making it the fourth-least populous county in Mississippi. Its county seat is Fayette. The county is named for U.S. President Thomas Jefferson.

Originally developed as cotton plantations in the antebellum era, the rural county has struggled with a declining economy and reduced population since the mechanization of agriculture and urbanization of other areas. In 2020, its population of 7,260 was roughly one-third of the population peak in 1900. Within the United States, in 2009 rural Jefferson County had the highest percentage of African-Americans of any county. It was the fourth-poorest county in the nation.

Jefferson County overview:
Name:Jefferson County
FIPS code:28-063
State:Mississippi
Founded:1799
Named for:Thomas Jefferson
Seat:Fayette
Largest city:Fayette
Total Area:527 sq mi (1,360 km²)
Land Area:520 sq mi (1,300 km²)
Total Population:7,260
Population Density:14/sq mi (5.3/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:www.jeffersoncountyms.com

Jefferson County location map. Where is Jefferson County?

Jefferson County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Jefferson County.
Location of Jefferson County in the the United States.
Jefferson County location on the Mississippi map. Where is Jefferson County.
Location of Jefferson County in Mississippi.

Jefferson County Road Map

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Street map of Jefferson County, Mississippi. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 527 square miles (1,360 km), of which 520 square miles (1,300 km) is land and 7.3 square miles (19 km) (1.4%) is water.

Major highways

  • U.S. Highway 61
  • Mississippi Highway 28
  • Mississippi Highway 33

Adjacent counties

National protected areas

  • Homochitto National Forest (part)
  • Natchez Trace Parkway (part)

Jefferson County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Jefferson County, Mississippi
Jefferson County Topo map.

Jefferson County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Jefferson County, Mississippi
Jefferson County satellite map.

Jefferson County Outline Map

Outline Map of Jefferson County, Mississippi
Jefferson County outline map.
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