Jackson County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48239 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,152 | — | #2,152 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,414 | -13.0% | #1,603 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.7 years | +7.2% | #1,609 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $203,900 | -27.7% | #1,365 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,065 | -8.4% | #802 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% | +11.5% | #1,771 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jackson County has a population of 15,152, making it the #2,152 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jackson County is $65,414, ranking #1,603 out of 3,222 counties — 13.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.1% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Jackson County is $203,900 (-27.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,065/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.8%.
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83.2% of residents in Jackson County have health insurance coverage, which is 9.3% below the national rate.
About Jackson County, Texas
Jackson County, Texas has a total population of 15,152, making it the 2,152nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jackson County is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jackson County is $65,414, which ranks #1,603 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.0% 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 5.3%.
The median home value in Jackson County is $203,900, 27.7% below the national median. Renters in Jackson County pay a median gross rent of $1,065 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jackson County, 16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 83.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.9 min.
Jackson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 56.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (33.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (6.6%).
All data for Jackson County, Texas 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.