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Jackson County

Georgia · 75,907 residents · 339.576 sq mi
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Jackson County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,307. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 83% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $210,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
75,907
+83%since 2000
from 41,589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
224 / sq mi
+83%since 2000
from 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+10%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K41K57K74K90K1990201020202024Jackson County
202485K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,307
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,349 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,724
+67%since 2000
from $17,808 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,100
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$854
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+38%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(36,314)
Black7.7%(3,197)
Hispanic / Latino3%(1,249)
Asian1%(397)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.8%(11,148)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(59,064)
Black6.8%(5,136)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(6,712)
Asian2.3%(1,744)
Other2.4%(1,832)
Diversity Score44.7%(33,896)
Segregation Score25.9%(19,655)
Diversity Score
45
+67%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+46%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, Georgia?

Jackson County, Georgia has about 75,907 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, Georgia earns about $68,307 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson County, Georgia expensive?

In Jackson County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $210,100, and the typical rent is about $854 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, Georgia?

About 23.5% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson County, Georgia?

About 9.3% of people in Jackson County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 45,902 residents, a change of about 153 percent over that period.

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17 census tracts
Census Tract 101.04Census Tract 103Census Tract 101.07Census Tract 106.01Census Tract 104Census Tract 101.06Census Tract 102Census Tract 105Census Tract 106.02Census Tract 107.06Census Tract 107.05Census Tract 101.09Census Tract 107.03Census Tract 107.04Census Tract 101.08Census Tract 101.05Census Tract 107.01
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 30549ZIP 30548ZIP 30517ZIP 30529ZIP 30607ZIP 30558ZIP 30567ZIP 30565ZIP 30575
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