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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Jackson County

West Virginia · 28,000 residents · 464.359 sq mi
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Jackson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,434. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $72,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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
28,000
+8%since 1990
from 25,938 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 56 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.8
+9%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K27K28K29K30K1990201020202024Jackson County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,434
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,655 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,205
+65%since 1990
from $9,832 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.2%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 20.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$390
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $314 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
20.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−6%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(25,759)
Black0.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(108)
Asian0.3%(76)
Diversity Score2.7%(709)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(27,595)
Black0.1%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(81)
Asian0.2%(64)
Diversity Score1.5%(422)
Diversity Score
2
−45%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.4%
+11.9 ptssince 1990
from 65.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
−14%since 1990
from 23.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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

JACKSON COUNTY VS
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Income$45,778+41%
Home value$122,100+70%
Population13,317−51%
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JACKSON COUNTY VS
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Income$49,761+53%
Home value$120,300+67%
Population24,707−10%
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JACKSON COUNTY VS
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Income$49,867+54%
Home value$115,800+61%
Population4,879−82%
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JACKSON COUNTY VS
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Income$79,527+145%
Home value$223,300+210%
Population56,885+107%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, West Virginia?

Jackson County, West Virginia has about 28,000 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, West Virginia earns about $32,434 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 $72,000, and the typical rent is about $390 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, West Virginia?

About 12.4% 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 15.2% 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 2,062 residents, a change of about 8 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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