Jackson County, Kansas

KS · FIPS 20085 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 13,341 #2,267 / 3,222
30th
Median Household Income $75,215 +0.1% #829 / 3,222
74th
Median Age 41.2 years +5.9% #1,740 / 3,222
46th
Median Home Value $207,300 -26.5% #1,333 / 3,222
59th
Median Gross Rent $814 -30.0% #2,003 / 3,222
38th
Poverty Rate 6.1% -51.7% #115 / 3,222
96th

Demographics

Jackson County has a population of 13,341, making it the #2,267 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.8%
Native Born
3.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Jackson County is $75,215, ranking #829 out of 3,222 counties — 0.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.1% and unemployment stands at 1.8%.

Median Household Income
$75,215 +0.1% vs nat'l
Rank #829 of 3,222
74th percentile
Per Capita Income
$35,049 −15.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,583 of 3,222
51th percentile
Poverty Rate
6.1% −51.7% vs nat'l
Rank #115 of 3,222
96th percentile
Unemployment Rate
1.8% −66.2% vs nat'l
Rank #228 of 3,222
93th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.6% −32.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,555 of 3,222
52th percentile
Mean Commute Time
28.8 min +4.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,081 of 3,222
66th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Jackson County is $207,300 (-26.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $814/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.1%.

Median Home Value
$207,300 −26.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,333 of 3,222
59th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$814 −30.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,003 of 3,222
38th percentile
Homeownership Rate
77.1% +19.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,148 of 3,222
64th percentile
77.1% Homeownership

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Health

92.8% of residents in Jackson County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% above the national rate.

92.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
92.8% +1.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,459 of 3,222
55th percentile

About Jackson County, Kansas

Jackson County, Kansas has a total population of 13,341, making it the 2,267th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jackson County is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Jackson County is $75,215, which ranks #829 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8%.

The median home value in Jackson County is $207,300, 26.5% below the national median. Renters in Jackson County pay a median gross rent of $814 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Jackson County, 22.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.8 min.

Jackson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.8%).

All data for Jackson County, Kansas 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.