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Jackson County

Ohio · 32,817 residents (2025 est.) · 420.31 sq mi
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Jackson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,106. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,650
Unchangedsince 2000
from 32,641 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
78 / sq mi
−2%since 2009
from 79 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
+10%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:32,817 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
30K31K32K33K34K1990201020202024Jackson County
202433K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.6%(2,152)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.7%(2,182)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.1%(2,007)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.5%(2,136)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(1,829)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.1%(3,965)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.3%(4,007)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.9%(4,225)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.1%(4,290)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.2%(3,655)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.9%(1,607)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(595)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,106
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,661 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,379
+105%since 2000
from $14,789 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
+5%since 2010
from 0.457 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$769
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+3%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
55
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Jackson County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(31,832)
Black0.6%(192)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(197)
Asian0.2%(56)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(31,117)
Black0.8%(250)
Hispanic / Latino1%(332)
Asian0.5%(171)
Other2.4%(780)
Diversity Score
11
+25%since 2009
from 9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
14
−56%since 2020
from 32 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.9%(278)
Cuban0.1%(32)
Asian origin
Nepalese0.2%(74)
Filipino0.2%(55)
Bhutanese0.1%(42)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English12.4%(4,037)
Irish11.9%(3,876)
German11.7%(3,833)
American7.1%(2,315)
Welsh3.9%(1,285)
Scottish1.5%(486)
Italian1.1%(375)
French0.7%(220)
Dutch0.6%(207)
Polish0.4%(146)
Swedish0.3%(99)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss0.2%(69)
British0.1%(45)
Canadian0.1%(39)
Norwegian0.1%(37)
Ukrainian0.1%(31)
Danish0.1%(23)
West Indian0.1%(17)
Jamaican0.1%(17)
Hungarian0%(13)
Armenian0%(11)
Brazilian0%(11)
Finnish0%(10)
Russian0%(9)
Arab0%(5)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Welsh population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+48%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 19.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2017
from 67.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.3%(3,642)
Married55%(7,068)
Widowed3.4%(441)
Divorced13.3%(1,710)
Women 15+
Never married20.1%(2,700)
Married53.6%(7,214)
Widowed10.4%(1,404)
Divorced15.8%(2,130)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, Ohio?

Jackson County, Ohio has about 32,650 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, Ohio earns about $57,106 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson County, Ohio expensive?

In Jackson County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $150,700, and the typical rent is about $769 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, Ohio?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson County, Ohio?

About 18.5% of people in Jackson County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,420 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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