Jackson County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05067 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,712 | — | #2,058 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $44,218 | -41.2% | #2,987 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.2 years | +3.3% | #2,047 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $98,300 | -65.1% | #3,013 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $668 | -42.6% | #2,875 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.7% | +71.9% | #2,810 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jackson County has a population of 16,712, making it the #2,058 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jackson County is $44,218, ranking #2,987 out of 3,222 counties — 41.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.7% and unemployment stands at 9.8%.
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The median home value in Jackson County is $98,300 (-65.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $668/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.5%.
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90.3% of residents in Jackson County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.5% below the national rate.
About Jackson County, Arkansas
Jackson County, Arkansas has a total population of 16,712, making it the 2,058th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jackson County is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jackson County is $44,218, which ranks #2,987 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 41.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8%.
The median home value in Jackson County is $98,300, 65.1% below the national median. Renters in Jackson County pay a median gross rent of $668 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jackson County, 14.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.6 min.
Jackson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (15.2%) and Two or More Races (5.6%).
All data for Jackson County, Arkansas 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.