Jackson County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12063 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 48,250 | — | #1,036 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,149 | -34.6% | #2,820 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.0 years | +10.5% | #1,201 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $120,800 | -57.1% | #2,658 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $865 | -25.6% | #1,636 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.5% | +54.5% | #2,621 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jackson County has a population of 48,250, making it the #1,036 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jackson County is $49,149, ranking #2,820 out of 3,222 counties — 34.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.5% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
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The median home value in Jackson County is $120,800 (-57.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $865/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.9%.
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91.4% of residents in Jackson County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.3% below the national rate.
About Jackson County, Florida
Jackson County, Florida has a total population of 48,250, making it the 1,036th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jackson County is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jackson County is $49,149, which ranks #2,820 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in Jackson County is $120,800, 57.1% below the national median. Renters in Jackson County pay a median gross rent of $865 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jackson County, 15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.4% 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 63.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (25.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.4%).
All data for Jackson County, Florida 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.