Jackson County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01071 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 53,053 | — | #975 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,908 | -30.9% | #2,664 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.5 years | +11.8% | #1,046 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $159,500 | -43.4% | #2,033 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $780 | -32.9% | #2,260 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% | +37.0% | #2,341 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jackson County has a population of 53,053, making it the #975 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jackson County is $51,908, ranking #2,664 out of 3,222 counties — 30.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.3% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
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The median home value in Jackson County is $159,500 (-43.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $780/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.1%.
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89.7% of residents in Jackson County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% below the national rate.
About Jackson County, Alabama
Jackson County, Alabama has a total population of 53,053, making it the 975th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jackson County is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jackson County is $51,908, which ranks #2,664 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in Jackson County is $159,500, 43.4% below the national median. Renters in Jackson County pay a median gross rent of $780 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jackson County, 15.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.1 min.
Jackson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.6%).
All data for Jackson County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.