Jackson County, AL

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Jackson County Overview

52,618
TOTAL POPULATION
25,883
MALE POPULATION
26,735
FEMALE POPULATION
96.81
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.29
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,695
PER CAPITA INCOME
$59,400
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$46,748
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
34.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
65.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,952
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
21,729
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
50.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Jackson County Area Codes

Race in Jackson County

The most populous races in Jackson County are White / Caucasian (47,208 | 89.7%), Two or more Races (2,104 | 4.0%), and Black / African American (1,731 | 3.3%).
Race in Jackson County
Race# Population% Population
Asian2130.4%
Black / African American1,7313.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific170.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,6853.2%
Native / Alaskan3970.7%
White / Caucasian47,20889.7%
Two or more Races2,1044.0%
Some other Race9481.8%
Total52,618100.0%

Ancestry in Jackson County

The most populous ancestries reported in Jackson County are American (9,294 | 17.7%), English (5,905 | 11.2%), Irish (5,534 | 10.5%), German (3,370 | 6.4%), and Mexican (1,004 | 1.9%), together accounting for 47.7% of all Jackson County residents.
Ancestry in Jackson County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2330.4%
American9,29417.7%
Apache30.0%
Arab820.2%
Austrian530.1%
Belgian120.0%
Bhutanese390.1%
Blackfeet100.0%
British2960.6%
Burmese690.1%
Cajun220.0%
Canadian170.0%
Celtic60.0%
Central American2640.5%
Cherokee9441.8%
Chilean630.1%
Choctaw590.1%
Creek270.1%
Croatian20.0%
Crow60.0%
Czech230.0%
Czechoslovakian20.0%
Danish100.0%
Dutch3600.7%
Dutch West Indian20.0%
Eastern European810.2%
English5,90511.2%
European4320.8%
Finnish220.0%
French4600.9%
French Canadian660.1%
German3,3706.4%
Greek150.0%
Guatemalan2620.5%
Hopi10.0%
Hungarian3270.6%
Indian (Asian)90.0%
Iranian20.0%
Irish5,53410.5%
Iroquois30.0%
Italian6631.3%
Jamaican650.1%
Korean910.2%
Lebanese800.2%
Mexican1,0041.9%
Native Hawaiian150.0%
New Zealander110.0%
Nigerian200.0%
Northern European110.0%
Norwegian840.2%
Pakistani500.1%
Panamanian20.0%
Polish1110.2%
Portuguese470.1%
Puerto Rican3130.6%
Russian170.0%
Scandinavian1170.2%
Scotch-Irish6811.3%
Scottish6091.2%
Sioux120.0%
Slavic80.0%
Slovak370.1%
South American630.1%
Spaniard70.0%
Spanish290.1%
Sri Lankan980.2%
Subsaharan African2810.5%
Swedish790.2%
Vietnamese40.0%
Welsh1280.2%
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Immigrants in Jackson County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Jackson County came from Latin America (652 | 1.2%), Central America (570 | 1.1%), Mexico (368 | 0.7%), Guatemala (189 | 0.4%), and Asia (140 | 0.3%), together accounting for 3.6% of all Jackson County residents.
Immigrants in Jackson County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia1400.3%
Bangladesh20.0%
Canada260.1%
Caribbean650.1%
Central America5701.1%
Chile170.0%
China70.0%
Eastern Asia200.0%
Eastern Europe30.0%
Europe340.1%
France40.0%
Germany90.0%
Guatemala1890.4%
Jamaica650.1%
Japan130.0%
Latin America6521.2%
Mexico3680.7%
Northern Europe180.0%
Oceania110.0%
Panama130.0%
Philippines430.1%
Russia30.0%
South America170.0%
South Central Asia20.0%
South Eastern Asia1180.2%
Vietnam750.1%
Western Europe130.0%
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Sex and Age in Jackson County

Sex and Age in Jackson County

The most populous age groups in Jackson County are 55 to 59 Years (1,962 | 7.6%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (2,109 | 7.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Jackson County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,334 (5.1%)1,279 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Years1,578 (6.1%)1,412 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Years1,604 (6.2%)1,684 (6.3%)
15 to 19 Years1,565 (6.0%)1,456 (5.4%)
20 to 24 Years1,442 (5.6%)1,441 (5.4%)
25 to 29 Years1,551 (6.0%)1,482 (5.5%)
30 to 34 Years1,493 (5.8%)1,479 (5.5%)
35 to 39 Years1,589 (6.1%)1,793 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Years1,598 (6.2%)1,509 (5.6%)
45 to 49 Years1,751 (6.8%)1,627 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years1,782 (6.9%)1,788 (6.7%)
55 to 59 Years1,962 (7.6%)1,675 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years1,818 (7.0%)2,109 (7.9%)
65 to 69 Years1,875 (7.2%)1,931 (7.2%)
70 to 74 Years1,168 (4.5%)1,497 (5.6%)
75 to 79 Years969 (3.7%)1,435 (5.4%)
80 to 84 Years594 (2.3%)506 (1.9%)
85 Years and over210 (0.8%)632 (2.4%)
Total25,883 (100.0%)26,735 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Jackson County

Median Family Size in Jackson County

The median family size in Jackson County is 3.11 persons per family, with single female/mother families (2,446 | 17.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.36 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,123 | 8.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.83 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Jackson County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple10,347 (74.4%)3.08
Single Male/Father1,123 (8.1%)2.83
Single Female/Mother2,446 (17.6%)3.36
Total Families13,916 (100.0%)3.11

Median Household Size in Jackson County

The median household size in Jackson County is 2.51 persons per household, with single female/mother households (2,446 | 11.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.5 persons per household. non-family households (6,754 | 32.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Jackson County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple10,347 (50.1%)3.11
Single Male/Father1,123 (5.4%)3.09
Single Female/Mother2,446 (11.8%)3.50
Non-family6,754 (32.7%)1.15
Total Households20,670 (100.0%)2.51

Household Size by Marriage Status in Jackson County

Out of a total of 20,670 households in Jackson County, 13,916 (67.3%) are family households, while 6,754 (32.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 7,148, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 6,082.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Jackson County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-6,082 (29.4%)
2-Person Households7,148 (34.6%)571 (2.8%)
3-Person Households3,045 (14.7%)96 (0.5%)
4-Person Households2,280 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households1,035 (5.0%)5 (0.0%)
6-Person Households312 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households96 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total13,916 (67.3%)6,754 (32.7%)

Female Fertility in Jackson County

Fertility by Age in Jackson County

Average fertility rate in Jackson County is 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 135.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 85.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Jackson County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years25 (3.6%)17.0
20 to 34 years594 (85.1%)135.0
35 to 50 years79 (11.3%)15.0
Total698 (100.0%)62.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Jackson County

63.9% of women with births (698) in Jackson County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 31.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Jackson County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years405 (68.2%)189 (31.8%)
35 to 50 years41 (51.9%)38 (48.1%)
Total446 (63.9%)252 (36.1%)

Fertility by Education in Jackson County

Average fertility rate in Jackson County is 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 80.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 30.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 41.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Jackson County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School103 (14.8%)40.0
High School Diploma224 (32.1%)66.0
College or Associate's Degree288 (41.3%)73.0
Bachelor's Degree71 (10.2%)80.0
Graduate Degree12 (1.7%)30.0
Total698 (100.0%)62.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Jackson County

36.1% of women with births in Jackson County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 65.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Jackson County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School36 (34.9%)67 (65.0%)
High School Diploma179 (79.9%)45 (20.1%)
College or Associate's Degree173 (60.1%)115 (39.9%)
Bachelor's Degree46 (64.8%)25 (35.2%)
Graduate Degree12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total446 (63.9%)252 (36.1%)

Income in Jackson County

Income Overview in Jackson County

Per Capita Income in Jackson County is $27,695, while median incomes of families and households are $59,400 and $46,748 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income52,618$27,695
Median Family Income13,916$59,400
Mean Family Income13,916$77,535
Median Household Income20,670$46,748
Mean Household Income20,670$65,829
Income Deficit13,916$8,952
Wage / Income Gap (%)52,61834.78%
Wage / Income Gap ($)52,61865.22¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index52,6180.46

Earnings by Sex in Jackson County

Average Earnings in Jackson County are $33,822, $41,035 for men and $26,762 for women, a difference of 34.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Jackson County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male12,483 (54.9%)$41,035
Female10,257 (45.1%)$26,762
Total22,740 (100.0%)$33,822

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Jackson County

The most common earnings brackets in Jackson County are $100,000+ for men (1,308 | 10.5%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (914 | 8.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Jackson County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less488 (3.9%)590 (5.8%)
$2,500 to $4,999395 (3.2%)532 (5.2%)
$5,000 to $7,499422 (3.4%)580 (5.7%)
$7,500 to $9,999175 (1.4%)224 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $12,499532 (4.3%)331 (3.2%)
$12,500 to $14,999166 (1.3%)567 (5.5%)
$15,000 to $17,499438 (3.5%)510 (5.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999270 (2.2%)373 (3.6%)
$20,000 to $22,499333 (2.7%)515 (5.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999444 (3.6%)509 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999812 (6.5%)914 (8.9%)
$30,000 to $34,999819 (6.6%)797 (7.8%)
$35,000 to $39,999856 (6.9%)608 (5.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999562 (4.5%)422 (4.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999699 (5.6%)327 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $54,999460 (3.7%)417 (4.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,104 (8.8%)777 (7.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999940 (7.5%)420 (4.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,260 (10.1%)607 (5.9%)
$100,000+1,308 (10.5%)237 (2.3%)
Total12,483 (100.0%)10,257 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Jackson County

Average earnings in Jackson County are $46,007 for men and $30,186 for women, a difference of 34.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $80,943, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $28,927. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $60,953, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $18,085.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Jackson County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$28,927$18,085
High School Diploma$42,973$22,024
College or Associate's Degree$53,622$30,035
Bachelor's Degree$64,681$50,218
Graduate Degree$80,943$60,953
Total$46,007$30,186

Family Income in Jackson County

Family Income Brackets in Jackson County

According to the Jackson County family income data, there are 2,296 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 16.5% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 473 families (3.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Jackson County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004733.4%
$10,000 to $14,9995013.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991,2529.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991,53111.0%
$35,000 to $49,9992,25416.2%
$50,000 to $74,9992,29616.5%
$75,000 to $99,9991,93413.9%
$100,000 to $149,9992,26816.3%
$150,000 to $199,9997655.5%
$200,000+6404.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Jackson County

6-person families (227 | 1.6%) account for the highest median family income in Jackson County with $99,464 per family, while 2-person families (7,460 | 53.6%) have the highest median income of $26,364 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Jackson County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families7,460 (53.6%)$52,729
3-Person Families2,903 (20.9%)$62,911
4-Person Families2,152 (15.5%)$76,570
5-Person Families1,117 (8.0%)$54,375
6-Person Families227 (1.6%)$99,464
7+ Person Families57 (0.4%)$77,829
Total13,916 (100.0%)$59,400

Family Income by Number of Earners in Jackson County

The median family income in Jackson County is $59,400, with families comprising 3+ earners (716) having the highest median family income of $110,833, while families with no earners (3,147) have the lowest median family income of $32,391, accounting for 5.1% and 22.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Jackson County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners3,147 (22.6%)$32,391
1 Earner5,266 (37.8%)$48,067
2 Earners4,787 (34.4%)$87,400
3+ Earners716 (5.1%)$110,833
Total13,916 (100.0%)$59,400

Household Income in Jackson County

Household Income Brackets in Jackson County

With 3,183 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Jackson County, accounting for 15.4% of all households. In contrast, only 723 households (3.5%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Jackson County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,1585.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991,4477.0%
$15,000 to $24,9992,64612.8%
$25,000 to $34,9992,58412.5%
$35,000 to $49,9993,16315.3%
$50,000 to $74,9993,18315.4%
$75,000 to $99,9992,41811.7%
$100,000 to $149,9992,50112.1%
$150,000 to $199,9998474.1%
$200,000+7233.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Jackson County

The median household income in Jackson County is $46,748, with the highest median household income of $57,699 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 7,974 households (38.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $37,457, with 563 households (2.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Jackson County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years563 (2.7%)$37,457
25 to 44 Years5,548 (26.8%)$47,278
45 to 64 Years7,974 (38.6%)$57,699
65+ Years6,585 (31.9%)$40,197
Total20,670 (100.0%)$46,748

Poverty in Jackson County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Jackson County

With 16.7% poverty level for males and 20.4% for females among the residents of Jackson County, under 5 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 555 males (42.7%) and 338 females (33.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Jackson County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years555 (42.7%)321 (25.5%)
5 Years4 (1.9%)82 (25.2%)
6 to 11 Years421 (25.0%)486 (27.8%)
12 to 14 Years315 (24.8%)338 (33.6%)
15 Years119 (32.3%)4 (1.2%)
16 and 17 Years142 (22.0%)137 (22.3%)
18 to 24 Years244 (12.4%)345 (17.6%)
25 to 34 Years703 (23.6%)856 (29.0%)
35 to 44 Years380 (12.1%)744 (22.6%)
45 to 54 Years547 (15.5%)677 (19.8%)
55 to 64 Years540 (14.3%)665 (17.7%)
65 to 74 Years224 (7.4%)379 (11.3%)
75 Years and over85 (5.0%)367 (15.1%)
Total4,279 (16.7%)5,401 (20.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Jackson County

According to the poverty statistics in Jackson County, males aged 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 98.1% of males and 98.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Jackson County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years744 (57.3%)938 (74.5%)
5 Years211 (98.1%)244 (74.9%)
6 to 11 Years1,264 (75.0%)1,260 (72.2%)
12 to 14 Years955 (75.2%)669 (66.4%)
15 Years250 (67.7%)322 (98.8%)
16 and 17 Years503 (78.0%)478 (77.7%)
18 to 24 Years1,729 (87.6%)1,610 (82.4%)
25 to 34 Years2,270 (76.3%)2,094 (71.0%)
35 to 44 Years2,747 (87.8%)2,545 (77.4%)
45 to 54 Years2,972 (84.5%)2,738 (80.2%)
55 to 64 Years3,229 (85.7%)3,086 (82.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,788 (92.6%)2,991 (88.7%)
75 Years and over1,633 (95.1%)2,058 (84.9%)
Total21,295 (83.3%)21,033 (79.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Jackson County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Jackson County show that 7.9% or 818 of the total 10,347 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 17.4%, comprising of 130 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 6.3%, which includes 416 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Jackson County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children6,151 (93.7%)416 (6.3%)
1 or 2 Children2,744 (91.0%)270 (9.0%)
3 or 4 Children616 (82.6%)130 (17.4%)
5 or more Children18 (90.0%)2 (10.0%)
Total9,529 (92.1%)818 (7.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Jackson County

According to the poverty data in Jackson County, 18.0% or 202 single-father households and 41.3% or 1,010 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 66 households (84.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 217 households (91.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Jackson County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children63 (9.9%)180 (20.3%)
1 or 2 Children73 (18.0%)613 (46.3%)
3 or 4 Children66 (84.6%)217 (91.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total202 (18.0%)1,010 (41.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Jackson County

The poverty data for Jackson County shows that 818 of the married-couple family households (7.9%) and 1,212 of the single-parent households (34.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 130 households (17.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 283 household (90.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Jackson County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children416 (6.3%)243 (15.9%)
1 or 2 Children270 (9.0%)686 (39.7%)
3 or 4 Children130 (17.4%)283 (90.1%)
5 or more Children2 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total818 (7.9%)1,212 (34.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Jackson County

Employment by Class of Employer in Jackson County

Among the 20,023 employed individuals in Jackson County, private company employees (14,264 | 71.2%), local government employees (2,009 | 10.0%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (1,110 | 5.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Jackson County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees14,26471.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4602.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,1105.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations9965.0%
Local Government Employees2,00910.0%
State Government Employees6603.3%
Federal Government Employees5122.6%
Unpaid Family Workers120.1%
Total20,023100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Jackson County

According to the labor force statistics for Jackson County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (43,027), 50.5% or 21,729 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.0% or 1,304 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 74.8% or 4,854 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.1% or 233 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Jackson County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years870 (37.5%)82 (9.4%)
20 to 24 Years1,649 (57.2%)233 (14.1%)
25 to 29 Years2,026 (66.8%)217 (10.7%)
30 to 34 Years2,211 (74.4%)175 (7.9%)
35 to 44 Years4,854 (74.8%)233 (4.8%)
45 to 54 Years4,530 (65.2%)204 (4.5%)
55 to 59 Years2,186 (60.1%)125 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years1,771 (45.1%)16 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,378 (21.3%)26 (1.9%)
75 Years and over239 (5.5%)3 (1.2%)
Total21,729 (50.5%)1,304 (6.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Jackson County

According to labor force statistics for Jackson County, 65.1% of individuals (17,581) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (27,006) are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 967 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 79.2% or 3,646 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.7% or 225 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Jackson County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2,105 (47.1%)478 (10.7%)
High School Diploma5,585 (58.4%)430 (4.5%)
College / Associate Degree6,243 (74.6%)561 (6.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,646 (79.2%)92 (2.0%)
Total17,581 (65.1%)1,485 (5.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Jackson County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Jackson County are Community & Social Service (1,811 | 8.9%), Management (1,766 | 8.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,216 | 6.0%), Education Instruction & Library (1,215 | 5.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (1,011 | 5.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Jackson County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Jackson County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (84.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (79.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (73.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (90.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (84.1%), and Education, Arts & Media (69.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Jackson County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,077 (61.0%)689 (39.0%)
Business & Financial294 (41.4%)416 (58.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science802 (79.3%)209 (20.7%)
Computers & Mathematics264 (73.5%)95 (26.5%)
Architecture & Engineering490 (84.2%)92 (15.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science48 (68.6%)22 (31.4%)
Community & Social Service 735 (40.6%)1,076 (59.4%)
Education, Arts & Media90 (31.0%)200 (69.0%)
Legal Services & Support78 (60.0%)52 (40.0%)
Education Instruction & Library469 (38.6%)746 (61.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment98 (55.7%)78 (44.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating193 (15.9%)1,023 (84.1%)
Health Technologists66 (9.4%)639 (90.6%)
Total (Category)3,101 (47.6%)3,413 (52.4%)
Total (Overall)11,393 (55.8%)9,012 (44.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Jackson County are Food Preparation & Serving (959 | 4.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (668 | 3.3%), Healthcare Support (431 | 2.1%), Personal Care & Service (360 | 1.8%), and Security & Protection (352 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Jackson County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Jackson County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (99.5%), Security & Protection (90.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (75.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (79.8%), Personal Care & Service (71.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (58.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Jackson County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support87 (20.2%)344 (79.8%)
Security & Protection317 (90.1%)35 (9.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention106 (75.7%)34 (24.3%)
Law Enforcement211 (99.5%)1 (0.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving397 (41.4%)562 (58.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance326 (48.8%)342 (51.2%)
Personal Care & Service102 (28.3%)258 (71.7%)
Total (Category)1,229 (44.4%)1,541 (55.6%)
Total (Overall)11,393 (55.8%)9,012 (44.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Jackson County are Office & Administration (1,746 | 8.6%), and Sales & Related (1,740 | 8.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Jackson County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Jackson County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related712 (40.9%)1,028 (59.1%)
Office & Administration338 (19.4%)1,408 (80.6%)
Total (Category)1,050 (30.1%)2,436 (69.9%)
Total (Overall)11,393 (55.8%)9,012 (44.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Jackson County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,447 | 7.1%), Construction & Extraction (1,193 | 5.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (61 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Jackson County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Jackson County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry60 (98.4%)1 (1.6%)
Construction & Extraction1,161 (97.3%)32 (2.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,438 (99.4%)9 (0.6%)
Total (Category)2,659 (98.5%)42 (1.5%)
Total (Overall)11,393 (55.8%)9,012 (44.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Jackson County are Production (3,141 | 15.4%), Material Moving (967 | 4.7%), and Transportation (826 | 4.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Jackson County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Jackson County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,890 (60.2%)1,251 (39.8%)
Transportation756 (91.5%)70 (8.5%)
Material Moving708 (73.2%)259 (26.8%)
Total (Category)3,354 (68.0%)1,580 (32.0%)
Total (Overall)11,393 (55.8%)9,012 (44.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Jackson County

Employment Industries in Jackson County

The major employment industries in Jackson County include Manufacturing (5,331 | 26.1%), Retail Trade (2,179 | 10.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,986 | 9.7%), Educational Services (1,814 | 8.9%), and Construction (1,606 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries in Jackson County

Employment Industries by Sex in Jackson County

The Jackson County industries that see more men than women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (97.9%), and Utilities (94.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (83.0%), Finance & Insurance (75.8%), and Accommodation & Food Services (66.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Jackson County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting230 (97.9%)5 (2.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction10 (62.5%)6 (37.5%)
Construction1,491 (92.8%)115 (7.2%)
Manufacturing3,781 (70.9%)1,550 (29.1%)
Wholesale Trade239 (49.6%)243 (50.4%)
Retail Trade1,029 (47.2%)1,150 (52.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing383 (69.9%)165 (30.1%)
Utilities314 (94.3%)19 (5.7%)
Information106 (53.8%)91 (46.2%)
Finance & Insurance125 (24.2%)391 (75.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing66 (73.3%)24 (26.7%)
Professional & Scientific581 (55.4%)467 (44.6%)
Enterprise Management12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support200 (44.0%)255 (56.0%)
Educational Services720 (39.7%)1,094 (60.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance337 (17.0%)1,649 (83.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation91 (44.4%)114 (55.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services457 (33.9%)891 (66.1%)
Public Administration552 (59.6%)375 (40.5%)
Total11,393 (55.8%)9,012 (44.2%)

Education in Jackson County

School Enrollment in Jackson County

The most common levels of schooling among the 10,143 students in Jackson County are middle school (2,578 | 25.4%), high school (2,506 | 24.7%), and elementary school (2,151 | 21.2%).
School Enrollment in Jackson County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3533.5%
Kindergarten7677.6%
Elementary School2,15121.2%
Middle School2,57825.4%
High School2,50624.7%
College / Undergraduate1,54115.2%
Graduate / Professional2472.4%
Total10,143100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Jackson County

Out of a total of 10,143 students who are enrolled in schools in Jackson County, 1,430 (14.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 8,713 (85.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 118 (35.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 628 (92.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Jackson County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds217 (64.8%)118 (35.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,355 (86.8%)357 (13.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds2,775 (91.0%)275 (9.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,580 (84.2%)296 (15.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds502 (90.9%)50 (9.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds628 (92.6%)50 (7.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds271 (75.3%)89 (24.7%)
35 Years and over383 (66.0%)197 (34.0%)
Total8,713 (85.9%)1,430 (14.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Jackson County

Education (2,073 | 32.6%), business (1,292 | 20.3%), science & technology (645 | 10.1%), engineering (382 | 6.0%), and arts & humanities (353 | 5.6%) are the most common fields of study among 6,360 individuals in Jackson County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Jackson County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2013.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3275.1%
Physical & Health Sciences1632.6%
Psychology1852.9%
Social Sciences2103.3%
Engineering3826.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies330.5%
Science & Technology64510.1%
Business1,29220.3%
Education2,07332.6%
Literature & Languages1402.2%
Liberal Arts & History1252.0%
Visual & Performing Arts751.2%
Communications1562.5%
Arts & Humanities3535.6%
Total6,360100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Jackson County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Jackson County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Jackson County are males with 2 vehicles (4,689, accounting for 41.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,635, making up 53.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Jackson County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle88 (0.8%)148 (1.7%)
1 Vehicle1,159 (10.3%)1,477 (16.8%)
2 Vehicles4,689 (41.9%)3,635 (41.3%)
3 Vehicles3,099 (27.7%)2,053 (23.3%)
4 Vehicles1,386 (12.4%)974 (11.1%)
5 or more Vehicles781 (7.0%)524 (5.9%)
Total11,202 (100.0%)8,811 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Jackson County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Jackson County are 15 to 19 minutes (2,638 commuters, 13.7%), 5 to 9 minutes (2,470 commuters, 12.8%), and 30 to 34 minutes (2,399 commuters, 12.5%).
Commute Time in Jackson County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7824.1%
5 to 9 Minutes2,47012.8%
10 to 14 Minutes2,26611.8%
15 to 19 Minutes2,63813.7%
20 to 24 Minutes2,21911.5%
25 to 29 Minutes1,2036.2%
30 to 34 Minutes2,39912.5%
35 to 39 Minutes7153.7%
40 to 44 Minutes6643.5%
45 to 59 Minutes1,93110.0%
60 to 89 Minutes1,4437.5%
90 or more Minutes5182.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Jackson County

The most common commute times in Jackson County are 20 to 24 minutes (1,507 commuters, 13.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (1,449 commuters, 17.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Jackson County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes410 (3.7%)372 (4.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,221 (11.2%)1,249 (15.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,260 (11.5%)1,006 (12.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,189 (10.9%)1,449 (17.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,507 (13.8%)712 (8.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes562 (5.1%)641 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,286 (11.8%)1,113 (13.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes362 (3.3%)353 (4.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes373 (3.4%)291 (3.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,225 (11.2%)706 (8.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,066 (9.8%)377 (4.5%)
90 or more Minutes459 (4.2%)59 (0.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Jackson County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Jackson County are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (1,472, 13.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,558, 18.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Jackson County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,472 (13.5%)761 (9.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,350 (12.4%)662 (8.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,186 (10.9%)622 (7.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,193 (10.9%)547 (6.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,183 (10.8%)927 (11.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,409 (12.9%)1,558 (18.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM537 (4.9%)885 (10.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM792 (7.2%)637 (7.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM96 (0.9%)219 (2.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM259 (2.4%)311 (3.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM69 (0.6%)270 (3.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM25 (0.2%)12 (0.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM667 (6.1%)635 (7.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM682 (6.2%)282 (3.4%)
Total10,920 (100.0%)8,328 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Jackson County

Occupancy by Ownership in Jackson County

Of the total 20,670 dwellings in Jackson County, owner-occupied units account for 15,733 (76.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 4,937 (23.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Jackson County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units15,73376.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4,93723.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units20,670100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Jackson County

Occupancy by Household Size in Jackson County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household6,08229.4%
2-Person Household7,71937.3%
3-Person Household3,14115.2%
4+ Person Household3,72818.0%
Total Housing Units20,670100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Jackson County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Jackson County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3,935 (64.7%)2,147 (35.3%)
2-Person Household6,691 (86.7%)1,028 (13.3%)
3-Person Household2,256 (71.8%)885 (28.2%)
4+ Person Household2,851 (76.5%)877 (23.5%)
Total Housing Units15,733 (76.1%)4,937 (23.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Jackson County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Jackson County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,073 (62.3%)1,253 (37.7%)
High School Diploma5,539 (74.3%)1,919 (25.7%)
College/Associate Degree4,910 (77.1%)1,457 (22.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,211 (91.2%)308 (8.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Jackson County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Jackson County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3,02614.6%
35 to 44 Years3,08514.9%
45 to 54 Years3,50517.0%
55 to 64 Years4,46921.6%
65 to 74 Years3,96719.2%
75 to 84 Years2,21210.7%
85 Years and Over4062.0%
Total20,670100.0%

Housing Finances in Jackson County

Median Income by Occupancy in Jackson County

Median Income by Occupancy in Jackson County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied15,733 (76.1%)$55,862
Renter-Occupied4,937 (23.9%)$30,573
Average20,670 (100.0%)$46,748

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Jackson County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Jackson County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000392 (2.5%)353 (7.1%)
$5,000 to $9,999241 (1.5%)169 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $14,999646 (4.1%)799 (16.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999852 (5.4%)406 (8.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999952 (6.0%)429 (8.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,655 (10.5%)931 (18.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,520 (16.0%)650 (13.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,572 (16.4%)610 (12.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,100 (13.4%)325 (6.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,326 (14.8%)173 (3.5%)
$150,000 or more1,477 (9.4%)92 (1.9%)
Total15,733 (100.0%)4,937 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Jackson County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Jackson County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,528 (16.1%)540 (10.9%)
$300 to $4994,187 (26.6%)683 (13.8%)
$500 to $7993,052 (19.4%)1,441 (29.2%)
$800 to $9991,597 (10.2%)807 (16.4%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,726 (17.3%)554 (11.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999865 (5.5%)44 (0.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499501 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999141 (0.9%)15 (0.3%)
$3,000 or more136 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total15,733 (100.0%)4,937 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Jackson County

Housing Structures in Jackson County

Housing Structures in Jackson County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached14,58170.5%
Single Unit, Attached1720.8%
2 Unit Apartments3581.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2911.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3981.9%
10 or more Apartments2701.3%
Mobile Home / Other4,60022.3%
Total20,670100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Jackson County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Jackson County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached12,421 (85.2%)2,160 (14.8%)
Single Unit, Attached118 (68.6%)54 (31.4%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)358 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)291 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)398 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)270 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other3,194 (69.4%)1,406 (30.6%)
Total15,733 (76.1%)4,937 (23.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Jackson County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Jackson County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room52 (0.3%)66 (1.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms429 (2.7%)813 (16.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms4,627 (29.4%)2,371 (48.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms6,379 (40.6%)1,448 (29.3%)
8 or more Rooms4,246 (27.0%)239 (4.8%)
Total15,733 (100.0%)4,937 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Jackson County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Jackson County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,580 (10.0%)489 (9.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,369 (15.1%)507 (10.3%)
Electricity11,309 (71.9%)3,681 (74.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene25 (0.2%)12 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels419 (2.7%)117 (2.4%)
No Fuel Used31 (0.2%)131 (2.6%)
Total15,733 (100.0%)4,937 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Jackson County

Household Vehicle Usage in Jackson County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle368 (2.3%)586 (11.9%)
1 Vehicle3,658 (23.3%)2,319 (47.0%)
2 Vehicles6,314 (40.1%)1,487 (30.1%)
3 or more Vehicles5,393 (34.3%)545 (11.0%)
Total15,733 (100.0%)4,937 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Jackson County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Jackson County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units9,2106,523
Median Property Value$108,500$159,800
Median Household Income$45,172$901
Monthly Housing Costs$384$136
Real Estate Taxes$367$968

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Jackson County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Jackson County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,010 (21.8%)621 (9.5%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,195 (23.8%)1,030 (15.8%)
$100,000 to $299,9994,118 (44.7%)3,938 (60.4%)
$300,000 to $499,999576 (6.2%)588 (9.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999236 (2.6%)164 (2.5%)
$750,000 to $999,99969 (0.7%)106 (1.6%)
$1,000,000 or more6 (0.1%)76 (1.2%)
Total9,210 (100.0%)6,523 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Jackson County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Jackson County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000522 (5.7%)91 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,755 (19.1%)111 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,262 (13.7%)695 (10.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,540 (16.7%)393 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,449 (15.7%)980 (15.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,117 (12.1%)1,123 (17.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999989 (10.7%)983 (15.1%)
$150,000 or more576 (6.2%)1,337 (20.5%)
Total9,210 (100.0%)6,523 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Jackson County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Jackson County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x4,119 (44.7%)74,221 (1,137.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,440 (15.6%)2,917 (44.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x980 (10.6%)1,636 (25.1%)
4.0x or more2,492 (27.1%)634 (9.7%)
Total9,210 (100.0%)6,523 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Jackson County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Jackson County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8005,239 (56.9%)6 (0.1%)
$800 to $1,499619 (6.7%)3,859 (59.2%)
$800 to $1,499292 (3.2%)1,217 (18.7%)
Total9,210 (100.0%)6,523 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Jackson County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jackson County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jackson County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years3,110 (98.4%)52 (1.6%)
6 to 18 Years8,051 (97.0%)251 (3.0%)
19 to 25 Years3,013 (76.1%)948 (23.9%)
26 to 34 Years4,016 (76.3%)1,250 (23.7%)
35 to 44 Years5,123 (79.9%)1,290 (20.1%)
45 to 54 Years5,899 (85.1%)1,035 (14.9%)
55 to 64 Years6,634 (88.2%)886 (11.8%)
65 to 74 Years6,382 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older4,143 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total46,371 (89.0%)5,712 (11.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Jackson County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Jackson County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born3,110 (98.4%)52 (1.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen8,051 (97.0%)251 (3.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3,013 (76.1%)948 (23.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Jackson County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Jackson County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0007,679 (77.9%)2,174 (22.1%)
$25,000 to $49,99911,824 (85.8%)1,955 (14.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,591 (92.2%)641 (7.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,009 (96.3%)272 (3.7%)
$100,000 and over12,135 (95.1%)630 (4.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jackson County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jackson County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,740 (55.0%)1,439 (45.5%)
6 to 18 Years3,770 (45.4%)4,591 (55.3%)
19 to 25 Years695 (17.5%)2,372 (59.9%)
25 to 34 Years951 (18.1%)3,275 (62.2%)
35 to 44 Years858 (13.4%)4,414 (68.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,566 (22.6%)4,847 (69.9%)
55 to 64 Years1,981 (26.3%)5,316 (70.7%)
65 to 74 Years6,214 (97.4%)3,669 (57.5%)
75 Years and over4,125 (99.6%)2,570 (62.0%)
Total21,900 (42.0%)32,493 (62.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Jackson County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Jackson County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years42 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years387 (9.2%)135 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years576 (11.7%)626 (12.8%)
35 to 64 Years2,551 (24.5%)2,625 (25.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,235 (41.0%)1,077 (32.0%)
75 Years and over762 (44.4%)1,267 (52.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Jackson County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Jackson County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years42 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years8 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years77 (1.6%)19 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years583 (5.6%)250 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years618 (20.5%)357 (10.6%)
75 Years and over486 (28.3%)472 (19.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Jackson County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years42 (1.0%)66 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years10 (0.2%)59 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years653 (6.3%)603 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years200 (6.6%)257 (7.6%)
75 Years and over150 (8.7%)376 (15.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Jackson County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years321 (7.7%)69 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years454 (9.2%)511 (10.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,039 (10.0%)1,063 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years277 (9.2%)368 (10.9%)
75 Years and over168 (9.8%)546 (22.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Jackson County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years89 (2.1%)4 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years237 (4.8%)204 (4.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,382 (13.3%)1,550 (14.8%)
65 to 74 Years792 (26.3%)646 (19.2%)
75 Years and over445 (25.9%)972 (40.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Jackson County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years142 (3.4%)4 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years223 (4.5%)164 (3.3%)
35 to 64 Years525 (5.0%)524 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years214 (7.1%)215 (6.4%)
75 Years and over186 (10.8%)307 (12.7%)

Technology Access in Jackson County

Computing Device Access in Jackson County

Computing Device Access in Jackson County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop12,39960.0%
Smartphone16,96182.1%
Tablet10,47550.7%
No Computing Device2,23510.8%
Total20,670100.0%

Internet Access in Jackson County

Internet Access in Jackson County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet490.2%
Broadband Home13,51565.4%
Cellular Data Only2,97214.4%
Satellite Internet1,1825.7%
No Internet3,42316.6%
Total20,670100.0%

Jackson County Summary

Jackson County is located in the northeastern corner of the state of Alabama. It is bordered by DeKalb County to the north, Madison County to the east, Marshall County to the south, and Cherokee County to the west. The county seat is Scottsboro, and the largest city is Bridgeport. The county was created in 1819 and named for Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.

Geography

Jackson County covers an area of 576 square miles and is located in the Appalachian Mountains. The terrain is mostly hilly and mountainous, with the highest point being Lookout Mountain at 1,841 feet. The county is drained by the Paint Rock River, which flows through the county from north to south. Other major waterways include the Tennessee River, which forms the western border of the county, and the Little River, which flows through the county from east to west.
The climate of Jackson County is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 64°F, and the average annual precipitation is 52 inches.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Jackson County had a population of 53,926. The racial makeup of the county was 91.3% White, 5.3% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median household income in Jackson County was $37,945, and the median family income was $45,945. The per capita income was $19,845. About 17.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Economy

The economy of Jackson County is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The county is home to several large poultry farms, as well as cattle and dairy farms. The county is also home to several manufacturing plants, including a paper mill, a furniture factory, and a plastics plant.
The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Unclaimed Baggage Center, the Little River Canyon National Preserve, and the Jackson County Historical Museum.

Conclusion

Jackson County is a rural county located in the northeastern corner of Alabama. It is home to a diverse population and a strong agricultural and manufacturing economy. The county is also home to several tourist attractions, making it a popular destination for visitors.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Jackson County?
Total Population of Jackson County is 52,618.
What is the Total Male Population of Jackson County?
Total Male Population of Jackson County is 25,883.
What is the Total Female Population of Jackson County?
Total Female Population of Jackson County is 26,735.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Jackson County?
There are 96.81 Males per 100 Females in Jackson County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Jackson County?
There are 103.29 Females per 100 Males in Jackson County.
What is the Median Population Age in Jackson County?
Median Population Age in Jackson County is 43.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Jackson County
Average Family Size in Jackson County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Jackson County
Average Household Size in Jackson County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Jackson County?
Per Capita income in Jackson County is $27,695.
What is the Median Family Income in Jackson County?
Median Family Income in Jackson County is $59,400.
What is the Median Household income in Jackson County?
Median Household Income in Jackson County is $46,748.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Jackson County?
Income or Wage Gap in Jackson County is 34.8%.
Women in Jackson County earn 65.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Jackson County?
Family Income Deficit in Jackson County is $8,952.
Families that are below poverty line in Jackson County earn $8,952 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Jackson County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Jackson County is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Jackson County?
There are 21,729 People in the Labor Forcein in Jackson County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Jackson County?
50.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Jackson County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Jackson County?
Unemployment Rate in Jackson County is 6.0%.