Jackson County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21109 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,086 | — | #2,280 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $40,000 | -46.8% | #3,073 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.8 years | +4.9% | #1,862 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $111,500 | -60.4% | #2,824 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $665 | -42.8% | #2,886 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.5% | +54.4% | #2,618 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jackson County has a population of 13,086, making it the #2,280 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jackson County is $40,000, ranking #3,073 out of 3,222 counties — 46.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.5% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in Jackson County is $111,500 (-60.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $665/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.4%.
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94.7% of residents in Jackson County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.
About Jackson County, Kentucky
Jackson County, Kentucky has a total population of 13,086, making it the 2,280th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jackson County is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jackson County is $40,000, which ranks #3,073 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 46.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in Jackson County is $111,500, 60.4% below the national median. Renters in Jackson County pay a median gross rent of $665 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jackson County, 8.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 73.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 39.5 min.
Jackson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 96.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.1%).
All data for Jackson County, Kentucky 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.