Jackson County, Colorado
Located in Colorado, Jackson County has a population of 1,372 residents and a median age of 51.6 years, making it the #3,165 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 14.6%. The median home value is $239,600, and the median household income is $47,667, which is 37% below the national median.
Demographics
Jackson County has a population of 1,372, making it the #3,165 most populous county in the US. The median age is 51.6 years, which is 32.6% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Jackson County is $47,667, ranking #2,884 out of 3,222 counties — 36.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.6% and unemployment stands at 9.2%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Housing
The median home value in Jackson County is $239,600 (-15.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,701/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.1%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Jackson County, 31.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 7.2% below the national average, ranking #674 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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19.5% of adults report poor or fair health and 17.1% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
16.5% of adults in Jackson County smoke , 28.4% are obese , and 21.1% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
15.7% of children in Jackson County live in poverty .
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Jackson County is 78.6%. The mean commute time is 14.7 min, which is 46.7% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Jackson County voted Republican with a margin of 55.3%. The vote was 20.7% Dem / 76% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +2.4 toward Democrats .
Vote Share Over Time
About Jackson County, Colorado
Jackson County, Colorado has a total population of 1,372, making it the 3,165th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jackson County is 51.6 years, which is 32.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jackson County is $47,667, which ranks #2,884 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 36.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2%.
The median home value in Jackson County is $239,600, 15.0% below the national median. Renters in Jackson County pay a median gross rent of $1,701 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jackson County, 31.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 14.7 min.
Jackson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.3%).
All data for Jackson County, Colorado 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.