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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Jackson County

West Virginia · 25,938 residents · 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 $21,655. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $51,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,938
−7%vs 2000
vs 28,000 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
56 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.7
−8%vs 2000
vs 38.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,655
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,434 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,832
−39%vs 2000
vs $16,205 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
20.0%
+4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $72,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$314
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $390 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
78.4%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.6% in 2000
21.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+6%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(27,595)
Black0.1%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(81)
Asian0.2%(64)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(422)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(25,759)
Black0.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(108)
Asian0.3%(76)
Other0.3%(84)
Diversity Score2.7%(709)
Diversity Score
3
+82%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.4%
−11.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Jackson County to nearby counties

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Income$45,778+111%
Home value$122,100+139%
Population13,317−51%
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JACKSON COUNTY VS
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Income$49,761+130%
Home value$120,300+135%
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JACKSON COUNTY VS
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Income$49,867+130%
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JACKSON COUNTY VS
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Income$79,527+267%
Home value$223,300+337%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, West Virginia?

Jackson County, West Virginia has about 25,938 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, West Virginia earns about $21,655 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 $51,100, and the typical rent is about $314 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, West Virginia?

About 8.7% 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 20.0% of people in Jackson County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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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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