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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Jackson County

Arkansas · 18,418 residents · 633.611 sq mi
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Jackson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,081. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,418
−3%since 1990
from 18,944 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 30 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.2
+4%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K18K18K19K1990201020202024Jackson County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,081
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,641 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,564
+62%since 1990
from $8,984 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.4%
−9.2 ptssince 1990
from 26.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$339
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $271 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.6%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
30.4% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−17%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(16,114)
Black14.6%(2,765)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(28)
Asian0%(9)
Diversity Score32.2%(6,094)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(14,725)
Black17.4%(3,210)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(234)
Asian0.2%(32)
Diversity Score39.3%(7,234)
Diversity Score
39
+22%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.0%
+14.4 ptssince 1990
from 51.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
−14%since 1990
from 17.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Jackson County to nearby counties

JACKSON COUNTY VS
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Income$56,609+126%
Home value$142,600+239%
Population38,785+132%
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JACKSON COUNTY VS
Woodruff County
Income$48,158+92%
Home value$106,500+153%
Population5,710−66%
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JACKSON COUNTY VS
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Income$46,707+86%
Home value$103,000+145%
Population22,483+34%
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JACKSON COUNTY VS
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Income$44,882+79%
Home value$98,900+135%
Population16,273−3%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, Arkansas?

Jackson County, Arkansas has about 18,418 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, Arkansas earns about $25,081 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson County, Arkansas expensive?

In Jackson County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $42,100, and the typical rent is about $339 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, Arkansas?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson County, Arkansas?

About 17.4% of people in Jackson County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 526 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 4803Census Tract 4802Census Tract 4801Census Tract 4804.02Census Tract 4804.01Census Tract 4805
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 72112ZIP 72020ZIP 72473ZIP 72471ZIP 72431ZIP 72169ZIP 72005ZIP 72014ZIP 72075
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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