Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 131,420 people, with a population density of about 180.77 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 727.00 square miles (1,883.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Pascagoula, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Pascagoula.
Geographically, Jackson County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Hurley 100 ft and its lowest point at St. Martin 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-6.