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Jackson County

Oklahoma · 24,785 residents · 802.653 sq mi
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Jackson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,535. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $99,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
24,785
−13%since 2000
from 28,439 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+7%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K27K28K29K1990201020202024Jackson County
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,535
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,737 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,511
+72%since 2000
from $15,454 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
39.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−1%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic60%(14,883)
Black6.5%(1,614)
Hispanic / Latino24%(5,937)
Asian1.3%(320)
Other5.4%(1,343)
Diversity Score68.8%(17,041)
Segregation Score26.8%(6,631)
Diversity Score
69
+33%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−69.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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JACKSON COUNTY VS
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Income$43,333−18%
Home value$79,700−20%
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Home value$81,900−18%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, Oklahoma?

Jackson County, Oklahoma has about 24,785 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, Oklahoma earns about $52,535 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 $99,700, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, Oklahoma?

About 22.2% 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 15.8% 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 3,979 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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