COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Jackson County

Florida · 46,755 residents · 918.23 sq mi

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Jackson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,744. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,300.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 37.6

US median: 35.2

Less educated

13% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

46,755

+13%since 1990

from 41,375 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

51 / sq mi

+13%since 1990

from 45 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

37.6

+9%since 1990

from 34.4 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202448K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$29,744

+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $19,471 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$13,905

+44%since 1990

from $9,654 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

17.2%

−5.4 ptssince 1990

from 22.6% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$59,300

+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $40,700 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$368

+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $257 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

77.9%

+0.9 ptssince 1990

from 77.0% in 1990

22.1% rent

Afford Score

2.0

−5%since 1990

from 2.1 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic72.6%(30,052)

Black26.2%(10,822)

Hispanic / Latino2.3%(947)

Asian0.3%(125)

Diversity Score53.7%(22,229)

2000

White, non-Hispanic68.6%(32,086)

Black26.2%(12,273)

Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,361)

Asian0.3%(160)

Diversity Score54.8%(25,626)

Diversity Score

+2%since 1990

from 54 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

12.8%

+1.9 ptssince 1990

from 10.9% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

69.1%

+7.5 ptssince 1990

from 61.6% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.9%

+0.5 ptssince 1990

from 4.4% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

16.8 min

−13%since 1990

from 19.3 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, Florida?

Jackson County, Florida has about 46,755 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, Florida earns about $29,744 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson County, Florida expensive?

In Jackson County, Florida, the median home is worth about $59,300, and the typical rent is about $368 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, Florida?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson County, Florida?

About 17.2% of people in Jackson County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,380 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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