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Jackson County

Arkansas · 16,755 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 $37,885. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 12% 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 $71,300. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
16,755
−9%since 2000
from 18,418 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+7%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K18K18K19K1990201020202024Jackson County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,885
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,081 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,901
+37%since 2000
from $14,564 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$552
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+12%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(12,754)
Black16.5%(2,764)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(461)
Asian0.4%(63)
Other9%(1,508)
Diversity Score54.9%(9,194)
Segregation Score18.7%(3,127)
Diversity Score
55
+40%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+34%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, Arkansas?

Jackson County, Arkansas has about 16,755 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, Arkansas earns about $37,885 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 $71,300, and the typical rent is about $552 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, Arkansas?

About 11.7% 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 22.8% 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 2,189 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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