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Jackson County

West Virginia · 27,791 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 $49,115. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $126,100. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,791
−1%since 2000
from 28,000 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+15%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K27K28K29K30K1990201020202024Jackson County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,115
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,434 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,591
+70%since 2000
from $16,205 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
22.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+16%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(26,411)
Black0.4%(100)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(230)
Asian0.3%(91)
Other1.8%(489)
Diversity Score8.1%(2,262)
Segregation Score50.3%(13,981)
Diversity Score
8
+440%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
50
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+38%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, West Virginia?

Jackson County, West Virginia has about 27,791 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, West Virginia earns about $49,115 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 $126,100, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, West Virginia?

About 18.0% 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 17.7% 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 1,853 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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