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.

Founded: 1812
Named for: Andrew Jackson
Seat: Pascagoula
Largest city: Pascagoula
Total: 1,043 sq mi (2,701.36 km²)
Land: 723 sq mi (1,872.56 km²)
Water: 321 sq mi (831.39 km²), 31
Time zone: Central: UTC-6-5
Website: [www.co.jackson.ms.us]
Official Website: http://www.co.jackson.ms.us
Wikidata description: county in Mississippi, United States
Wikidata id: Q485378
Wikidata label: Jackson County
Wikidata aliases: Array
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