Map of Jackson County, Mississippi

Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 143,252, making it the fifth-most populous county in Mississippi. Its county seat is Pascagoula. The county was named for Andrew Jackson, general in the United States Army and afterward President of the United States.

Jackson County is included in the Pascagoula, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located at the southeastern tip of the state. The county has sandy soil and is in the Piney Woods area. It borders the state of Alabama on its east side.

The county was severely damaged by both Hurricane Camille in August 1969 and Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005, which caused catastrophic effects.

Jackson County overview:
Name:Jackson County
FIPS code:28-059
State:Mississippi
Founded:1812
Named for:Andrew Jackson
Seat:Pascagoula
Largest city:Pascagoula
Total Area:1,043 sq mi (2,700 km²)
Land Area:723 sq mi (1,870 km²)
Total Population:143,252
Population Density:140/sq mi (53/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:www.co.jackson.ms.us

Jackson County location map. Where is Jackson County?

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

Jackson County Road Map

Jackson CountyStreet Map.
Street map of Jackson County, Mississippi. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
Jackson CountyMap
Jackson Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,043 square miles (2,700 km), of which 723 square miles (1,870 km) is land and 321 square miles (830 km) (31%) is water. It is the largest county in Mississippi by total area.

Despite the county’s name, Jackson County does not contain the City of Jackson, the latter is located in Hinds County.

Major highways

  • Interstate 10
  • U.S. Highway 90
  • Mississippi Highway 57
  • Mississippi Highway 63
  • Mississippi Highway 609
  • Mississippi Highway 611
  • Mississippi Highway 613
  • Mississippi Highway 614

Jackson County Topographic Map

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

Jackson County Satellite Map

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

Jackson County Outline Map

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

See also

Map of Mississippi State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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