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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Jackson County
- What is the median household income in Jackson County?
- The median household income in Jackson County is $16,719 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Jackson County?
- The poverty rate in Jackson County is 39.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Jackson County?
- $99,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Jackson County?
- The median gross rent in Jackson County is $372 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Jackson County residents have a college degree?
- 6.1% of adults in Jackson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,448
Median Income
$16,719
Median Home Value
$99,000
Poverty Rate
39.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
20.4%
Median Age
21.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-5,650 (-25.3%)
Home Value:
+$32,200 (+48.2%)
Poverty Rate:
+3.8 pp (+10.8%)
Bachelor's+:
-0.8 pp (-11.6%)
Unemployment:
+11.6 pp (+131.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,448
Median Age
21.0
Female
52.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 31.8%
Black 63.2%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$16,719
±$4,770
-$52,961 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$30,152
Median Family Income
$26,458
Poverty Rate
39.1%
+29.9 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
42.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
51.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
15.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
25.1%
$10–15k
17.4%
$15–25k
19.1%
$25–35k
15.0%
$35–50k
6.3%
$50–75k
10.4%
$75–100k
5.7%
$100–150k
1.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
475
Owner-Occupied
33.2%
Renter-Occupied
66.8%
Vacancy Rate
22.7%
Median Home Value
$99,000
-$100,200 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$372
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
91.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
62.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
36.1%
$50–100k
14.8%
$100–200k
22.1%
$200–300k
22.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
59.6%
$500–1k
37.4%
$1–1.5k
2.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
43.1%
1 vehicle
13.1%
2 vehicles
25.6%
3+
18.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
47.8%
5–19 units
15.8%
20+ units
2.9%
Mobile home
14.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.9%
1940–1969
3.8%
1970–1999
8.2%
2000–2009
11.6%
2010+
8.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
69.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
6.1%
-24.8 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
1.0%
Some College / Associate
31.8%
Less Than High School
10.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
26.4%
Unemployment Rate
20.4%
+15.6 pp vs. state
Work from Home
10.7%
Self-Employed
18.4%
Government Workers
11.9%
Private For-Profit
69.7%
Industry
Retail
35.2%
Edu/Health
29.1%
Finance
8.4%
Manufacturing
6.5%
Arts/Entmt.
5.0%
Prof. Services
3.4%
Construction
1.9%
Public Admin
1.5%
Occupation
Sales
30.3%
Management
26.4%
Food Prep
16.5%
Construction
16.1%
Production
10.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
28.5 min
Drove Alone
68.3%
Carpool
5.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
10.7%
Walked
13.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
367
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
26.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
4.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.7%
5–9
3.2%
10–14
2.1%
15–19
31.1%
20–24
14.9%
25–34
6.8%
35–44
6.4%
45–54
5.2%
55–64
4.4%
65–74
2.5%
75–84
11.0%
85+
4.6%
Under 18: 15.7%
Working age (18–64): 84.3%
65 and over: 16.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.2%
Naturalized Citizen
58.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
58.8%
Africa
41.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
3.4%
With a Disability
22.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
86.1%
Uninsured
13.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
58.6%
Has a Computer
70.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
84.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Compare Jackson County
Compare to another county →Where People Move From (IRS Migration Data)
Top origins of people who moved to Jackson County in 2023, by number of tax returns filed (IRS SOI Migration Data).
| Origin | Tax Returns | People (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Other flows - South | 76 | 121 |
| Gallia County | 71 | 156 |
| Vinton County | 69 | 152 |
| Ross County | 54 | 102 |
| Scioto County | 43 | 77 |
| Pike County | 43 | 91 |
| Franklin County | 41 | 68 |
| Athens County | 26 | 40 |
| Other flows - West | 22 | 44 |