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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Jackson County

Kentucky · 13,495 residents · 345.227 sq mi
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Jackson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,177. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $44,000. The poverty rate of 30.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,495
+13%since 1990
from 11,955 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 35 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.9
+8%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Jackson County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,177
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,885 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,711
+51%since 1990
from $7,097 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
30.2%
−8.1 ptssince 1990
from 38.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$301
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $170 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.1%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 77.2% in 1990
19.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−4%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(11,914)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(15)
Asian0.1%(8)
Diversity Score1.2%(139)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(13,322)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(72)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score1.5%(203)
Diversity Score
2
+29%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
52.9%
+14.6 ptssince 1990
from 38.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
−23%since 1990
from 33.7 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$48,862+142%
Home value$123,600+181%
Population16,148+21%
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JACKSON COUNTY VS
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Income$22,188+10%
Home value$80,100+82%
Population3,932−70%
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JACKSON COUNTY VS
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Income$46,051+128%
Home value$119,500+172%
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JACKSON COUNTY VS
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Income$57,771+186%
Home value$159,500+263%
Population63,746+378%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, Kentucky?

Jackson County, Kentucky has about 13,495 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, Kentucky earns about $20,177 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson County, Kentucky expensive?

In Jackson County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $44,000, and the typical rent is about $301 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, Kentucky?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson County, Kentucky?

About 30.2% of people in Jackson County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,540 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 9603.01Census Tract 9602Census Tract 9601.01Census Tract 9601.02Census Tract 9603.02
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 40447ZIP 40402ZIP 40486ZIP 40481ZIP 40434
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