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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Jackson County

Ohio · 32,641 residents · 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 $30,661. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% 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 $65,500. Households here earn about 25% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

32,641
+8%since 1990
from 30,230 in 1990
1990 – 2025
78 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 72 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
+7%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
30K31K32K33K34K1990201020202024Jackson County
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,661
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,298 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,789
+60%since 1990
from $9,228 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.5%
−7.7 ptssince 1990
from 24.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$408
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $283 in 1990
US average: $602
73.9%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.4% in 1990
26.1% rent
2.1
+1%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(29,906)
Black0.6%(180)
Hispanic / Latino0%(14)
Asian0.2%(51)
Diversity Score2.8%(838)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(31,832)
Black0.6%(192)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(197)
Asian0.2%(56)
Diversity Score3.4%(1,114)
3
+23%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.0%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.5%
+12.6 ptssince 1990
from 60.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
−7%since 1990
from 21.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, Ohio?

Jackson County, Ohio has about 32,641 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, Ohio earns about $30,661 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 $65,500, and the typical rent is about $408 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, Ohio?

About 11.0% 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 16.5% 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 2,411 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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