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Jackson County

Minnesota · 9,989 residents · 702.972 sq mi
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Jackson County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,479. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,989
−11%since 2000
from 11,268 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+6%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,479
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,746 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,928
+111%since 2000
from $17,499 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
21.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+13%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(10,839)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(210)
Asian1.4%(155)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(919)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(9,026)
Black1.2%(120)
Hispanic / Latino4%(401)
Asian1.2%(122)
Other1.7%(171)
Diversity Score19.5%(1,952)
Segregation Score20.1%(2,006)
Diversity Score
20
+140%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+51%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, Minnesota?

Jackson County, Minnesota has about 9,989 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, Minnesota earns about $62,479 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson County, Minnesota expensive?

In Jackson County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $122,300, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, Minnesota?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson County, Minnesota?

About 7.5% of people in Jackson County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson County, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,688 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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