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Jackson County

Oklahoma · 28,439 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 $30,737. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $58,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,439
−1%since 1990
from 28,764 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 36 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.0
+11%since 1990
from 29.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,737
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,715 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,454
+51%since 1990
from $10,224 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.2%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$429
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $357 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 60.8% in 1990
39.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−3%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.1%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.6 min
−20%since 1990
from 13.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Compare Jackson County to nearby counties

JACKSON COUNTY VS
Greer County
Income$59,406+93%
Home value$109,100+85%
Population5,373−78%
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JACKSON COUNTY VS
Harmon County
Income$43,333+41%
Home value$79,700+35%
Population2,327−91%
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JACKSON COUNTY VS
Hardeman County
Income$63,333+106%
Home value$81,900+39%
Population3,292−87%
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JACKSON COUNTY VS
Tillman County
Income$48,939+59%
Home value$79,800+35%
Population6,780−73%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, Oklahoma?

Jackson County, Oklahoma has about 28,439 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, Oklahoma earns about $30,737 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 $58,900, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, Oklahoma?

About 18.5% 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 16.2% of people in Jackson County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson County, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 325 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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9 ZIP codes
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