Jackson County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54035 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,705 | — | #1,556 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,845 | -21.7% | #2,187 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.4 years | +11.6% | #1,105 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $157,200 | -44.2% | #2,095 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $716 | -38.4% | #2,666 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.5% | +46.4% | #2,516 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jackson County has a population of 27,705, making it the #1,556 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 $58,845, ranking #2,187 out of 3,222 counties — 21.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.5% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
Median Household Income Trend
Rankings →Poverty Rate Trend
Rankings →Housing
The median home value in Jackson County is $157,200 (-44.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $716/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.6%.
Median Home Value Trend
Rankings →Health
93.8% of residents in Jackson County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.
About Jackson County, West Virginia
Jackson County, West Virginia has a total population of 27,705, making it the 1,556th 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 $58,845, which ranks #2,187 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Jackson County is $157,200, 44.2% below the national median. Renters in Jackson County pay a median gross rent of $716 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jackson County, 19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.4 min.
Jackson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.1%).
All data for Jackson County, West Virginia 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.