The specific statistics on the Korean population in Jackson, Mississippi may vary according to available data, but it is estimated to be around 500-600 individuals.
Jackson is a city with a small Korean community within Mississippi. Koreans primarily reside in areas centered around churches or small commercial districts rather than the downtown area of Jackson. There are Korean churches and Korean language schools in Jackson, and the center of the Korean community is mostly maintained through church activities.
Although the concept of a Koreatown does not officially exist in Jackson, Mississippi, there are some Asian markets that Koreans frequently use in certain areas. However, overall in Mississippi, there is a lack of Korean food and related services compared to larger cities, leading many Koreans to travel to major cities like Dallas, Texas or Atlanta, Georgia to purchase Korean food.
As of 2018, the population of the city of Jackson is approximately 164,422. As of 2018, about 83% of Jackson's population is African American (Black).
From a peak of 200,000 in 1980, the population has decreased to about 40,000, with the current population being around 160,000.
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