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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Jackson County

Kansas · 12,657 residents · 656.219 sq mi
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Jackson County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,451. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% 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 $79,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,657
+10%since 1990
from 11,525 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 18 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.4
+7%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K13K14K1990201020202024Jackson County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,451
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,398 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,606
+71%since 1990
from $10,891 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.8%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,100
+71%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$453
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $249 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 81.4% in 1990
19.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+41%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(10,747)
Black0.4%(41)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(172)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score19%(2,185)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(11,344)
Black0.5%(66)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(189)
Asian0.2%(20)
Diversity Score5.8%(735)
Diversity Score
6
−69%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.7%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 80.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
−37%since 1990
from 29.9 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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Compare Jackson County to nearby counties

JACKSON COUNTY VS
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Income$81,278+101%
Home value$216,900+174%
Population18,296+36%
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JACKSON COUNTY VS
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Income$67,104+66%
Home value$180,900+129%
Population178,607+1229%
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JACKSON COUNTY VS
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Income$61,112+51%
Home value$145,700+84%
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JACKSON COUNTY VS
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Income$77,348+91%
Home value$217,200+175%
Population10,054−25%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, Kansas?

Jackson County, Kansas has about 12,657 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, Kansas earns about $40,451 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson County, Kansas expensive?

In Jackson County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $79,100, and the typical rent is about $453 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, Kansas?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson County, Kansas?

About 8.8% of people in Jackson County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson County, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,132 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 826Census Tract 827Census Tract 828
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 66436ZIP 66509ZIP 66440ZIP 66419ZIP 66540ZIP 66552ZIP 66418ZIP 66416ZIP 66516
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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