Jackson County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13157 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 84,757 | — | #691 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $89,544 | +19.2% | #313 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.1 years | -2.1% | #2,558 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $345,000 | +22.4% | #443 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,126 | -3.2% | #662 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% | -42.0% | #250 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jackson County has a population of 84,757, making it the #691 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Jackson County is $89,544, ranking #313 out of 3,222 counties — 19.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.3% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Jackson County is $345,000 (+22.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,126/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.3%.
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88.4% of residents in Jackson County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% below the national rate.
About Jackson County, Georgia
Jackson County, Georgia has a total population of 84,757, making it the 691st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jackson County is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jackson County is $89,544, which ranks #313 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Jackson County is $345,000, 22.4% above the national median. Renters in Jackson County pay a median gross rent of $1,126 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jackson County, 27.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.9 min.
Jackson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (7.6%).
All data for Jackson County, Georgia 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.