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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Jackson County

Iowa · 20,296 residents · 636.042 sq mi
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Jackson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,529. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $80,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,296
+2%since 1990
from 19,950 in 1990
1990 – 2025
32 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 31 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
+12%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$34,529
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,487 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,329
+66%since 1990
from $10,467 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.3%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$80,300
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$386
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $272 in 1990
US average: $602
76.0%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 73.7% in 1990
24.0% rent
2.3
+26%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(19,869)
Black0%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(41)
Asian0.1%(24)
Diversity Score1.5%(303)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(20,000)
Black0.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(121)
Asian0.1%(19)
Diversity Score2%(398)
2
+29%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
−45%since 1990
from 29.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, Iowa?

Jackson County, Iowa has about 20,296 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, Iowa earns about $34,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson County, Iowa expensive?

In Jackson County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $80,300, and the typical rent is about $386 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, Iowa?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson County, Iowa?

About 10.3% of people in Jackson County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 346 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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