COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Jackson County

Indiana · 41,335 residents · 509.978 sq mi

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Jackson County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,401. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% 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 $83,900.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 35.8

US median: 35.2

Less educated

11% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 44%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

41,335

+10%since 1990

from 37,730 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

81 / sq mi

+10%since 1990

from 74 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

35.8

+5%since 1990

from 34.0 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202447K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$39,401

+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $25,767 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$18,400

+59%since 1990

from $11,562 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

8.5%

−2.0 ptssince 1990

from 10.5% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$83,900

+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $44,100 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$495

+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $333 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

74.3%

−2.8 ptssince 1990

from 77.1% in 1990

25.7% rent

Afford Score

2.1

+24%since 1990

from 1.7 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.1%(37,379)

Black0.3%(126)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(131)

Asian0.3%(128)

Diversity Score3.2%(1,191)

2000

White, non-Hispanic95.1%(39,323)

Black0.5%(217)

Hispanic / Latino2.7%(1,112)

Asian0.8%(323)

Diversity Score9.8%(4,040)

Diversity Score

+210%since 1990

from 3 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

11.5%

+2.7 ptssince 1990

from 8.7% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

79.8%

+10.5 ptssince 1990

from 69.3% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.2%

+0.4 ptssince 1990

from 3.8% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

14.7 min

−26%since 1990

from 19.8 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, Indiana?

Jackson County, Indiana has about 41,335 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, Indiana earns about $39,401 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson County, Indiana expensive?

In Jackson County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $83,900, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, Indiana?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson County, Indiana?

About 8.5% of people in Jackson County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,605 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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