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Jack County

Texas · 8,472 residents · 910.972 sq mi
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Jack County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,087. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $95,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,472
−3%since 2000
from 8,763 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+8%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Jack County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,087
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,619
+68%since 2000
from $15,210 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing8.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+21%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(7,468)
Black5.5%(481)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(691)
Asian0.3%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.9%(2,712)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75%(6,358)
Black3.5%(294)
Hispanic / Latino18%(1,521)
Asian0.5%(41)
Other2.2%(187)
Diversity Score49.1%(4,159)
Segregation Score27.8%(2,359)
Diversity Score
49
+59%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Female
42.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.9%
−63.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jack County, Texas?

Jack County, Texas has about 8,472 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jack County, Texas?

The typical household in Jack County, Texas earns about $54,087 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jack County, Texas expensive?

In Jack County, Texas, the median home is worth about $95,200, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Jack County, Texas?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Jack County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jack County, Texas?

About 15.4% of people in Jack County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jack County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jack County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,491 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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