Jackson County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29095 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 719,976 | — | #91 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,577 | -8.7% | #1,295 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.0 years | -4.9% | #2,748 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $230,500 | -18.2% | #1,075 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,197 | +2.9% | #540 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% | +11.8% | #1,778 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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89.3% of residents in Jackson County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% below the national rate.
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.