Jackson County, Mississippi

Jackson County is a county in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, 143,252 people lived there which makes it the fifth-most populous county in Mississippi. Its county seat is Pascagoula.

 History 
The county was founded in 1812 and named for Andrew Jackson, general in the United States Army and afterward President of the United States.

 Geography 
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which  is land and  (31%) is water. It is the largest county in Mississippi by total area.

 Bordering counties 
 George County - north
 Mobile County, Alabama - east
 Harrison County - west
 Stone County - northwest

 Communities 

 Cities 
 Gautier
 Moss Point
 Ocean Springs
 Pascagoula (county seat)

 Census-designated places 

 Big Point
 Escatawpa
 Gulf Hills
 Gulf Park Estates
 Helena
 Hickory Hills (former CDP)
 Hurley
 Latimer
 St. Martin
 Vancleave
 Wade

 Unincorporated places 

 East Moss Point
 Gulf Islands National Seashore

 Ghost towns 
 Brewton

 References 

 Other websites 

 Official Website of Jackson County, Mississippi

Category:1810s establishments in Mississippi Territory
Category:1812 establishments in the United States
Category:Mississippi counties