Jackson County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19097 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,390 | — | #1,918 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,186 | -1.3% | #897 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.7 years | +14.9% | #789 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $175,000 | -37.9% | #1,708 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $807 | -30.6% | #2,052 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% | -23.4% | #707 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jackson County has a population of 19,390, making it the #1,918 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.7 years, which is 14.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jackson County is $74,186, ranking #897 out of 3,222 counties — 1.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.7% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Jackson County is $175,000 (-37.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $807/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.7%.
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94.3% of residents in Jackson County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% above the national rate.
About Jackson County, Iowa
Jackson County, Iowa has a total population of 19,390, making it the 1,918th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jackson County is 44.7 years, which is 14.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jackson County is $74,186, which ranks #897 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Jackson County is $175,000, 37.9% below the national median. Renters in Jackson County pay a median gross rent of $807 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jackson County, 19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.4 min.
Jackson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.6%).
All data for Jackson County, Iowa 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.