Jackson County, Minnesota

MN · FIPS 27063 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 9,933 #2,486 / 3,222
23th
Median Household Income $75,743 +0.8% #793 / 3,222
75th
Median Age 44.5 years +14.4% #827 / 3,222
74th
Median Home Value $157,100 -44.3% #2,097 / 3,222
35th
Median Gross Rent $787 -32.3% #2,203 / 3,222
31th
Poverty Rate 8.6% -31.7% #488 / 3,222
85th

Demographics

Jackson County has a population of 9,933, making it the #2,486 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.5 years, which is 14.4% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.9%
Native Born
3.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Jackson County is $75,743, ranking #793 out of 3,222 counties — 0.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.6% and unemployment stands at 2.4%.

Median Household Income
$75,743 +0.8% vs nat'l
Rank #793 of 3,222
75th percentile
Per Capita Income
$43,301 +4.9% vs nat'l
Rank #532 of 3,222
84th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.6% −31.7% vs nat'l
Rank #488 of 3,222
85th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.4% −54.3% vs nat'l
Rank #419 of 3,222
87th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.1% −22.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,105 of 3,222
66th percentile
Mean Commute Time
20.1 min −27.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,808 of 3,222
13th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Jackson County is $157,100 (-44.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $787/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.1%.

Median Home Value
$157,100 −44.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,097 of 3,222
35th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$787 −32.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,203 of 3,222
31th percentile
Homeownership Rate
80.1% +24.5% vs nat'l
Rank #609 of 3,222
81th percentile
80.1% Homeownership

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Health

97.0% of residents in Jackson County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.8% above the national rate.

97.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
97.0% +5.8% vs nat'l
Rank #78 of 3,222
98th percentile

About Jackson County, Minnesota

Jackson County, Minnesota has a total population of 9,933, making it the 2,486th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jackson County is 44.5 years, which is 14.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Jackson County is $75,743, which ranks #793 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4%.

The median home value in Jackson County is $157,100, 44.3% below the national median. Renters in Jackson County pay a median gross rent of $787 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Jackson County, 26.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.1 min.

Jackson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.9%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).

All data for Jackson County, Minnesota 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.