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Jackson County

Kentucky · 12,955 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 $31,515. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $83,100. The poverty rate of 31.0% 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: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,955
−4%since 2000
from 13,495 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+21%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,515
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,177 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,573
+64%since 2000
from $10,711 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,100
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$526
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $301 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
23.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+21%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(12,509)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(96)
Asian0.1%(19)
Other1.7%(217)
Diversity Score6.6%(850)
Segregation Score33.6%(4,347)
Diversity Score
7
+337%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.1%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 52.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 47.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.3%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, Kentucky?

Jackson County, Kentucky has about 12,955 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, Kentucky earns about $31,515 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 $83,100, and the typical rent is about $526 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, Kentucky?

About 10.2% 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 31.0% 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 1,000 residents, a change of about 8 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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