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Jackson County

Texas · 14,075 residents · 829.443 sq mi
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Jackson County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,483. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,075
−2%since 2000
from 14,391 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+6%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K15K15K1990201020202024Jackson County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,483
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,254 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,337
+46%since 2000
from $16,693 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing5.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$602
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.0%
−41.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
23.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+10%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(9,546)
Black7.5%(1,081)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(3,551)
Asian0.4%(55)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.3%(8,673)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(8,855)
Black6.7%(942)
Hispanic / Latino29%(4,079)
Asian0.4%(50)
Other1.3%(180)
Diversity Score64.7%(9,108)
Diversity Score
65
+7%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+39%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.4%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, Texas?

Jackson County, Texas has about 14,075 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, Texas earns about $47,483 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 $77,500, and the typical rent is about $602 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, Texas?

About 16.9% 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 11.7% 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 1,036 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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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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