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Jackson County

Florida · 47,319 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 $40,754. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $101,300. Households here earn about 29% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
47,319
+1%since 2000
from 46,755 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+14%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
41K43K46K48K51K1990201020202024Jackson County
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,754
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,744 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,058
+51%since 2000
from $13,905 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+25%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(30,629)
Black25.4%(12,042)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(2,215)
Asian0.6%(292)
Other3%(1,420)
Diversity Score62.2%(29,453)
Segregation Score25.9%(12,245)
Diversity Score
62
+14%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 46.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, Florida?

Jackson County, Florida has about 47,319 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, Florida earns about $40,754 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 $101,300, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, Florida?

About 12.9% 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 18.1% 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 5,944 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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