Jackson County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55053 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,981 | — | #1,824 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,110 | -9.4% | #1,332 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.4 years | +11.6% | #1,106 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $196,100 | -30.4% | #1,446 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $787 | -32.3% | #2,204 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | -1.9% | #1,371 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jackson County has a population of 20,981, making it the #1,824 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median.
Population Trend
Rankings →Year-over-Year Population Growth
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Household Type
Economy
The median household income in Jackson County is $68,110, ranking #1,332 out of 3,222 counties — 9.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.4% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
Median Household Income Trend
Rankings →Poverty Rate Trend
Rankings →Housing
The median home value in Jackson County is $196,100 (-30.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $787/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.1%.
Median Home Value Trend
Rankings →Health
93.2% of residents in Jackson County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% above the national rate.
About Jackson County, Wisconsin
Jackson County, Wisconsin has a total population of 20,981, making it the 1,824th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jackson County is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jackson County is $68,110, which ranks #1,332 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Jackson County is $196,100, 30.4% 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, 15.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.6 min.
Jackson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.3% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (4.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%).
All data for Jackson County, Wisconsin 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.