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Jackson County

Alabama · 52,579 residents · 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 $42,578. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $107,900. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52,579
−2%since 2000
from 53,926 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
49 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+18%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K49K51K53K55K1990201020202024Jackson County
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,578
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,020 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,844
+49%since 2000
from $16,000 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$574
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+30%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(49,200)
Black3.7%(2,002)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(610)
Asian0.2%(123)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(6,803)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(45,123)
Black3.1%(1,624)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,681)
Asian0.4%(214)
Other3.7%(1,953)
Diversity Score25.1%(13,209)
Segregation Score22.8%(12,012)
Diversity Score
25
+99%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+37%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, Alabama?

Jackson County, Alabama has about 52,579 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, Alabama earns about $42,578 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 $107,900, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, Alabama?

About 16.2% 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 17.9% 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 4,783 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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16 census tracts
Census Tract 9511.01Census Tract 9507Census Tract 9509.02Census Tract 9508Census Tract 9510Census Tract 9506.01Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9503.01Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9511.02Census Tract 9506.02Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9509.01
17 ZIP codes
ZIP 35768ZIP 35769ZIP 35765ZIP 35772ZIP 35966ZIP 35740ZIP 35958ZIP 35771ZIP 35776ZIP 35744ZIP 35752ZIP 35746ZIP 35764ZIP 35745ZIP 35751ZIP 35766ZIP 35774
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