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Jackson County

Florida · 49,746 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 $38,257. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $97,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49,746
+6%since 2000
from 46,755 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
54 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+8%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
41K43K46K48K51K1990201020202024Jackson County
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,257
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,744 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,177
+24%since 2000
from $13,905 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$554
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.0%
−39.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+28%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(32,086)
Black26.2%(12,273)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,361)
Asian0.3%(160)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.8%(25,626)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(33,111)
Black26.3%(13,106)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(2,143)
Asian0.5%(227)
Other2.5%(1,225)
Diversity Score60.8%(30,249)
Diversity Score
61
+11%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.4%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, Florida?

Jackson County, Florida has about 49,746 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, Florida earns about $38,257 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 $97,700, and the typical rent is about $554 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 19.7% 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 8,371 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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