Jackson County, Kansas
Located in Kansas, Jackson County has a population of 13,341 residents and a median age of 41.2 years, making it the #2,267 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 6.1%. The median home value is $207,300, and the median household income is $75,215, which is 0% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
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 Trend
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Education
In Jackson County, 22.6% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 32.8% below the national average, ranking #1,555 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Jackson County is 75.4 years. 14.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 10.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
16.5% of adults in Jackson County smoke , 43.3% are obese , and 19.8% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 25.3 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 23.3 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 23.7 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
12.1% of children in Jackson County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 24.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Jackson County is 66.8%. The mean commute time is 28.8 min, which is 4.4% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Jackson County voted Republican with a margin of 42.6%. The vote was 27.8% Dem / 70.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.6 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.