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Jackson County

Ohio · 32,653 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 $48,915. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $105,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,653
Unchangedsince 2000
from 32,641 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
78 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 78 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+12%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K31K32K33K34K1990201020202024Jackson County
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,915
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,661 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,004
+69%since 2000
from $14,789 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$693
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+1%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(31,832)
Black0.6%(192)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(197)
Asian0.2%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(1,114)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(30,835)
Black0.5%(158)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(306)
Asian0.3%(101)
Other2%(638)
Diversity Score9.1%(2,987)
Segregation Score32.3%(10,544)
Diversity Score
9
+168%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+45%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, Ohio?

Jackson County, Ohio has about 32,653 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, Ohio earns about $48,915 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 $105,600, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, Ohio?

About 14.8% 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 17.0% 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 2,423 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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