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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Jackson County

Texas · 14,391 residents · 829.443 sq mi
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Jackson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,254. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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
14,391
+10%since 1990
from 13,039 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 16 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.3
Unchangedsince 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K15K15K1990201020202024Jackson County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,254
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,687 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,693
+63%since 1990
from $10,225 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.7%
−6.3 ptssince 1990
from 21.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$406
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $314 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
26.2% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−25%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83%(10,816)
Black9.6%(1,255)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(2,750)
Asian0.3%(45)
Diversity Score61.3%(7,997)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(9,546)
Black7.5%(1,081)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(3,551)
Asian0.4%(55)
Diversity Score60.3%(8,673)
Diversity Score
60
−2%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.7%
+16.1 ptssince 1990
from 56.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
−13%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Compare Jackson County to nearby counties

JACKSON COUNTY VS
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Income$70,896+101%
Home value$209,900+302%
Population92,656+502%
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JACKSON COUNTY VS
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Income$66,924+90%
Home value$189,900+264%
Population42,060+173%
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JACKSON COUNTY VS
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Income$63,240+79%
Home value$228,300+337%
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JACKSON COUNTY VS
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Income$79,959+127%
Home value$171,200+228%
Population19,599+27%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, Texas?

Jackson County, Texas has about 14,391 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, Texas earns about $35,254 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson County, Texas expensive?

In Jackson County, Texas, the median home is worth about $52,200, and the typical rent is about $406 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, Texas?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson County, Texas?

About 14.7% of people in Jackson County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,352 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9502
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 77957ZIP 77962ZIP 77971ZIP 77991ZIP 77970ZIP 77969ZIP 77961
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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