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Jackson County

West Virginia · 27,450 residents (2025 est.) · 464.359 sq mi
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Jackson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,845. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,705
−1%since 2000
from 28,000 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
−2%since 2009
from 61 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+12%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:27,450 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
26K27K28K29K30K1990201020202024Jackson County
202428K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.5%(1,527)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(1,478)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.7%(1,864)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.9%(1,630)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(1,434)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.1%(3,079)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.5%(3,187)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.7%(3,530)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.8%(4,089)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.4%(3,423)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.9%(1,632)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3%(832)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,845
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,434 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,967
+116%since 2000
from $16,205 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
+17%since 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+15%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
30
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Jackson County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(27,595)
Black0.1%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(81)
Asian0.2%(64)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(26,488)
Black0.1%(39)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(292)
Asian0.4%(110)
Other2.8%(776)
Diversity Score
11
+121%since 2009
from 5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
19
−62%since 2020
from 50 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.4%(99)
Colombian0.1%(26)
Asian origin
Chinese0.1%(32)
Japanese0%(12)
Filipino0%(10)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(14)
Ancestry
English13.8%(3,816)
German12.1%(3,350)
American11.3%(3,125)
Irish8.8%(2,447)
Italian3%(842)
French1.7%(464)
Scottish1.7%(459)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(216)
Polish0.7%(193)
Dutch0.6%(157)
Slovene0.3%(96)
Slovak0.3%(83)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.3%(73)
Austrian0.2%(51)
Greek0.2%(48)
Arab0.2%(44)
Lebanese0.2%(44)
Swedish0.1%(40)
Welsh0.1%(38)
British0.1%(33)
Nigerian0.1%(26)
Ukrainian0.1%(22)
Finnish0.1%(19)
West Indian0.1%(14)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+43%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.4%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2017
from 63.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.8%(3,035)
Married55.5%(6,300)
Widowed4.8%(549)
Divorced12.9%(1,461)
Women 15+
Never married22.6%(2,601)
Married52.7%(6,052)
Widowed10.4%(1,192)
Divorced14.3%(1,646)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, West Virginia?

Jackson County, West Virginia has about 27,705 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jackson County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Jackson County, West Virginia earns about $58,845 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson County, West Virginia expensive?

In Jackson County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $157,200, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, West Virginia?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson County, West Virginia?

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

Has Jackson County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson County, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,767 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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7 census tracts
Census Tract 9633Census Tract 9636Census Tract 9637.02Census Tract 9634Census Tract 9632Census Tract 9635Census Tract 9637.01
11 ZIP codes
ZIP 26164ZIP 25271ZIP 25248ZIP 25275ZIP 25241ZIP 25239ZIP 25262ZIP 25252ZIP 25244ZIP 25245ZIP 25231
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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