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Jackson County

Arkansas · 17,997 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 $27,615. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $60,100. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,997
−2%since 2000
from 18,418 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+6%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K18K18K19K1990201020202024Jackson County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,615
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,081 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,874
+2%since 2000
from $14,564 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$482
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.3%
−38.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+30%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(14,725)
Black17.4%(3,210)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(234)
Asian0.2%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.3%(7,234)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(14,180)
Black16.6%(2,988)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(436)
Asian0.3%(53)
Other2.2%(389)
Diversity Score44.3%(7,965)
Diversity Score
44
+13%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+25%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.7%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, Arkansas?

Jackson County, Arkansas has about 17,997 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, Arkansas earns about $27,615 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 $60,100, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, Arkansas?

About 7.0% 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 25.9% 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 947 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 4803Census Tract 4802Census Tract 4801Census Tract 4804.02Census Tract 4804.01Census Tract 4805
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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