Jackson County, Missouri

MO · FIPS 29095 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 719,976 #91 / 3,222
97th
Median Household Income $68,577 -8.7% #1,295 / 3,222
60th
Median Age 37.0 years -4.9% #2,748 / 3,222
15th
Median Home Value $230,500 -18.2% #1,075 / 3,222
67th
Median Gross Rent $1,197 +2.9% #540 / 3,222
83th
Poverty Rate 14.1% +11.8% #1,778 / 3,222
45th

Demographics

Jackson County has a population of 719,976, making it the #91 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.0 years, which is 4.9% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

93.4%
Native Born
6.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Jackson County is $68,577, ranking #1,295 out of 3,222 counties — 8.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.1% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.

Median Household Income
$68,577 −8.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,295 of 3,222
60th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,559 −4.1% vs nat'l
Rank #878 of 3,222
73th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.1% +11.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,778 of 3,222
45th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.6% −12.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,763 of 3,222
45th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.0% +0.8% vs nat'l
Rank #524 of 3,222
84th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.6 min −7.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,810 of 3,222
44th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Jackson County is $230,500 (-18.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,197/mo and the homeownership rate is 59.1%.

Median Home Value
$230,500 −18.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,075 of 3,222
67th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,197 +2.9% vs nat'l
Rank #540 of 3,222
83th percentile
Homeownership Rate
59.1% −8.2% vs nat'l
Rank #3,030 of 3,222
6th percentile
59.1% Homeownership

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Health

89.3% of residents in Jackson County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% below the national rate.

89.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.3% −2.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,310 of 3,222
28th percentile

About Jackson County, Missouri

Jackson County, Missouri has a total population of 719,976, making it the 91st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jackson County is 37.0 years, which is 4.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Jackson County is $68,577, which ranks #1,295 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.

The median home value in Jackson County is $230,500, 18.2% below the national median. Renters in Jackson County pay a median gross rent of $1,197 per month. The homeownership rate is 59.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Jackson County, 34.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 0.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.6 min.

Jackson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 59.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (22.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.4%).

All data for Jackson County, Missouri 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.