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Jackson County

Kentucky · 13,494 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 $21,928. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $64,700. The poverty rate of 33.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,494
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13,495 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+13%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,928
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,177 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,935
+30%since 2000
from $10,711 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $301 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−39.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+35%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(13,322)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(72)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(203)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(13,298)
Black0.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(84)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0.7%(91)
Diversity Score3.6%(491)
Diversity Score
4
+142%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 52.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+35%since 2000
from 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.7%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, Kentucky?

Jackson County, Kentucky has about 13,494 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, Kentucky earns about $21,928 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 $64,700, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, Kentucky?

About 6.2% 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 33.1% 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 1,539 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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