Jackson County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18071 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 46,660 | — | #1,066 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,262 | -6.5% | #1,180 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.4 years | -1.3% | #2,500 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $178,300 | -36.8% | #1,666 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,004 | -13.7% | #978 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% | -2.4% | #1,349 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jackson County has a population of 46,660, making it the #1,066 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.4 years, which is 1.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Jackson County is $70,262, ranking #1,180 out of 3,222 counties — 6.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.3% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.
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The median home value in Jackson County is $178,300 (-36.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,004/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.2%.
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91.5% of residents in Jackson County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.3% below the national rate.
About Jackson County, Indiana
Jackson County, Indiana has a total population of 46,660, making it the 1,066th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jackson County is 38.4 years, which is 1.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jackson County is $70,262, which ranks #1,180 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.
The median home value in Jackson County is $178,300, 36.8% below the national median. Renters in Jackson County pay a median gross rent of $1,004 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jackson County, 20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.7 min.
Jackson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.4%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
All data for Jackson County, Indiana 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.