Jackson County, Georgia
Located in Georgia, Jackson County has a population of 84,757 residents and a median age of 38.1 years, making it the #691 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 7.3%. The median home value is $345,000, and the median household income is $89,544, which is 19% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Jackson County, 27.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 17.4% below the national average, ranking #941 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Jackson County is 75.1 years. 18.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 13.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
17.0% of adults in Jackson County smoke , 41.5% are obese , and 17.9% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 20.8 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Jackson County is 2.9 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 18.8 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 18.8 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
9.6% of children in Jackson County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.3 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 14.0 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Jackson County is 73.7%. The mean commute time is 33.9 min, which is 22.7% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Jackson County voted Republican with a margin of 55.1%. The vote was 22.2% Dem / 77.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +2.9 toward Democrats .
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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.