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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Jackson County

Oklahoma · 28,764 residents · 802.653 sq mi
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Jackson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,715. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $42,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,764
+1%vs 2000
vs 28,439 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
29.7
−10%vs 2000
vs 33.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,715
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,737 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,224
−34%vs 2000
vs $15,454 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
18.3%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$357
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $429 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
60.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.2% in 2000
39.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+3%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(20,329)
Black7.9%(2,245)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(4,446)
Asian1.1%(323)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.7%(14,714)
1990
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(23,126)
Black9.4%(2,706)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(3,240)
Asian1.4%(405)
Other8.8%(2,527)
Diversity Score56.8%(16,326)
Diversity Score
57
+10%vs 2000
vs 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.1%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
6.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Jackson County to nearby counties

JACKSON COUNTY VS
Greer County
Income$59,406+174%
Home value$109,100+156%
Population5,373−78%
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JACKSON COUNTY VS
Harmon County
Income$43,333+100%
Home value$79,700+87%
Population2,327−91%
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JACKSON COUNTY VS
Hardeman County
Income$63,333+192%
Home value$81,900+92%
Population3,292−87%
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JACKSON COUNTY VS
Tillman County
Income$48,939+125%
Home value$79,800+87%
Population6,780−73%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, Oklahoma?

Jackson County, Oklahoma has about 28,764 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, Oklahoma earns about $21,715 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Jackson County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $42,700, and the typical rent is about $357 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, Oklahoma?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson County, Oklahoma?

About 18.3% of people in Jackson County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9684Census Tract 9686Census Tract 9685Census Tract 9688Census Tract 9681Census Tract 9687Census Tract 9683Census Tract 9682
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 73521ZIP 73526ZIP 73560ZIP 73537ZIP 73532ZIP 73549ZIP 73523ZIP 73539ZIP 73556
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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