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Jackson County

Alabama · 54,281 residents (2025 est.) · 1,078.015 sq mi
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Jackson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,908. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
53,053
−2%since 2000
from 53,926 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
49 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
+16%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:54,281 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
47K49K51K53K55K1990201020202024Jackson County
202453K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.3%(2,831)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.1%(2,724)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.4%(3,385)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.8%(3,096)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(3,045)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.4%(6,043)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.1%(6,395)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413%(6,888)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.3%(7,564)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.5%(6,630)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.8%(3,612)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.6%(840)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,908
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,020 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,130
+88%since 2000
from $16,000 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
+3%since 2010
from 0.438 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+28%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
40
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Jackson County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(49,200)
Black3.7%(2,002)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(610)
Asian0.2%(123)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(46,772)
Black3.1%(1,662)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(1,897)
Asian0.5%(253)
Other4.7%(2,469)
Diversity Score
27
+21%since 2009
from 23 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
26
+13%since 2020
from 23 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.3%(1,210)
Guatemalan0.6%(328)
Puerto Rican0.3%(157)
Venezuelan0.1%(63)
Cuban0.1%(42)
Chilean0.1%(28)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.2%(107)
Filipino0.2%(95)
Chinese0%(25)
Japanese0%(10)
Korean0%(8)
Ancestry
English14.5%(7,709)
American13.2%(7,023)
Irish9.4%(4,995)
German5.6%(2,971)
Scotch-Irish1.8%(948)
Scottish1.7%(897)
Italian1.4%(726)
Dutch0.8%(435)
French0.7%(375)
Hungarian0.5%(272)
British0.5%(244)
Swedish0.3%(138)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.3%(136)
Arab0.2%(123)
Lebanese0.2%(123)
Norwegian0.2%(117)
Greek0.2%(84)
Welsh0.1%(73)
Danish0.1%(63)
Nigerian0.1%(56)
West Indian0.1%(42)
Russian0.1%(34)
Jamaican0.1%(30)
Finnish0%(18)
Brazilian0%(14)
Bulgarian0%(13)
Haitian0%(12)
Canadian0%(11)
Czech0%(6)
Swiss0%(4)
Iranian0%(2)
Slovak0%(2)
Belgian0%(1)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+40%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 18.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.9%
+27.2 ptssince 2017
from 62.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.9%(5,787)
Married54.1%(11,648)
Widowed5%(1,079)
Divorced14.1%(3,035)
Women 15+
Never married22.6%(5,110)
Married50.2%(11,329)
Widowed13.1%(2,960)
Divorced14%(3,165)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, Alabama?

Jackson County, Alabama has about 53,053 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jackson County, Alabama?

The typical household in Jackson County, Alabama earns about $51,908 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson County, Alabama expensive?

In Jackson County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $159,500, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, Alabama?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson County, Alabama?

About 17.3% of people in Jackson County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,257 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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16 census tracts
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