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 | |
| Median Household Income | $75,215 | +0.1% | #829 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.2 years | +5.9% | #1,740 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $207,300 | -26.5% | #1,333 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $814 | -30.0% | #2,003 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% | -51.7% | #115 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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92.8% of residents in Jackson County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% above the national rate.
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.