Jackson County, GA Map & Demographics
Jackson County Map
Jackson County Overview
$34,703
PER CAPITA INCOME
$91,750
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$82,056
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,885
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
77,033
TOTAL POPULATION
38,539
MALE POPULATION
38,494
FEMALE POPULATION
100.12
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.88
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
38,413
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Income in Jackson County
Income Overview in Jackson County
Per Capita Income in Jackson County is $34,703, while median incomes of families and households are $91,750 and $82,056 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 77,033 | $34,703 |
| Median Family Income | 20,550 | $91,750 |
| Mean Family Income | 20,550 | $111,416 |
| Median Household Income | 25,740 | $82,056 |
| Mean Household Income | 25,740 | $101,089 |
| Income Deficit | 20,550 | $10,885 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 77,033 | 29.22% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 77,033 | 70.78¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 77,033 | 0.41 |
Earnings by Sex in Jackson County
Average Earnings in Jackson County are $41,455, $49,956 for men and $35,358 for women, a difference of 29.2%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 21,378 (53.2%) | $49,956 |
| Female | 18,839 (46.8%) | $35,358 |
| Total | 40,217 (100.0%) | $41,455 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Jackson County
The most common earnings brackets in Jackson County are $100,000+ for men (3,830 | 17.9%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (1,522 | 8.1%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 1,278 (6.0%) | 933 (5.0%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 480 (2.2%) | 671 (3.6%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 560 (2.6%) | 800 (4.3%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 401 (1.9%) | 746 (4.0%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 694 (3.3%) | 663 (3.5%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 475 (2.2%) | 547 (2.9%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 525 (2.5%) | 520 (2.8%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 262 (1.2%) | 490 (2.6%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 422 (2.0%) | 472 (2.5%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 497 (2.3%) | 787 (4.2%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 1,015 (4.8%) | 1,140 (6.0%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 1,057 (4.9%) | 1,511 (8.0%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 864 (4.0%) | 1,384 (7.3%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 1,010 (4.7%) | 1,459 (7.7%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 1,158 (5.4%) | 1,017 (5.4%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 903 (4.2%) | 997 (5.3%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 1,470 (6.9%) | 1,442 (7.6%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 1,395 (6.5%) | 739 (3.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,082 (14.4%) | 1,522 (8.1%) |
| $100,000+ | 3,830 (17.9%) | 999 (5.3%) |
| Total | 21,378 (100.0%) | 18,839 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Jackson County
Average earnings in Jackson County are $55,672 for men and $38,192 for women, a difference of 31.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $89,526, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $31,656. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $61,905, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,617.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $31,656 | $24,617 |
| High School Diploma | $46,713 | $32,842 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $58,078 | $36,154 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $80,147 | $46,588 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,526 | $61,905 |
| Total | $55,672 | $38,192 |
Family Income in Jackson County
Family Income Brackets in Jackson County
According to the Jackson County family income data, there are 4,850 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 206 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 452 | 2.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 206 | 1.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 801 | 3.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,397 | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,870 | 9.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,370 | 16.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,000 | 14.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4,850 | 23.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,178 | 10.6% |
| $200,000+ | 2,425 | 11.8% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Jackson County
5-person families (1,730 | 8.4%) account for the highest median family income in Jackson County with $116,750 per family, while 2-person families (9,315 | 45.3%) have the highest median income of $38,130 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 9,315 (45.3%) | $76,261 |
| 3-Person Families | 4,266 (20.8%) | $93,250 |
| 4-Person Families | 4,227 (20.6%) | $109,762 |
| 5-Person Families | 1,730 (8.4%) | $116,750 |
| 6-Person Families | 614 (3.0%) | $95,441 |
| 7+ Person Families | 398 (1.9%) | $104,318 |
| Total | 20,550 (100.0%) | $91,750 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Jackson County
The median family income in Jackson County is $91,750, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,748) having the highest median family income of $139,393, while families with no earners (2,730) have the lowest median family income of $48,295, accounting for 13.4% and 13.3% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 2,730 (13.3%) | $48,295 |
| 1 Earner | 6,009 (29.2%) | $59,520 |
| 2 Earners | 9,063 (44.1%) | $117,697 |
| 3+ Earners | 2,748 (13.4%) | $139,393 |
| Total | 20,550 (100.0%) | $91,750 |
Household Income in Jackson County
Household Income Brackets in Jackson County
With 5,405 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Jackson County, accounting for 21.0% of all households. In contrast, only 618 households (2.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 824 | 3.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 618 | 2.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,261 | 4.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,930 | 7.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,754 | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,324 | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,784 | 14.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5,405 | 21.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,291 | 8.9% |
| $200,000+ | 2,548 | 9.9% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Jackson County
The median household income in Jackson County is $82,056, with the highest median household income of $93,657 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 8,527 households (33.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $56,222, with 6,331 households (24.6%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 605 (2.4%) | $70,913 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 8,527 (33.1%) | $93,657 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 10,277 (39.9%) | $90,581 |
| 65+ Years | 6,331 (24.6%) | $56,222 |
| Total | 25,740 (100.0%) | $82,056 |
Poverty in Jackson County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Jackson County
With 7.4% poverty level for males and 8.9% for females among the residents of Jackson County, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 471 males (18.7%) and 406 females (15.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 471 (18.7%) | 122 (5.7%) |
| 5 Years | 24 (5.1%) | 12 (3.1%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 399 (13.7%) | 251 (8.1%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 49 (2.2%) | 102 (5.3%) |
| 15 Years | 10 (1.9%) | 32 (5.1%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 106 (8.5%) | 67 (6.5%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 154 (5.3%) | 406 (15.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 337 (6.7%) | 625 (11.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 180 (3.4%) | 290 (5.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 332 (6.3%) | 220 (4.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 398 (8.8%) | 646 (13.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 298 (9.2%) | 396 (11.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 45 (2.5%) | 226 (9.5%) |
| Total | 2,803 (7.4%) | 3,395 (8.9%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Jackson County
According to the poverty statistics in Jackson County, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 98.1% of males and 96.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 2,049 (81.3%) | 2,033 (94.3%) |
| 5 Years | 449 (94.9%) | 374 (96.9%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 2,519 (86.3%) | 2,866 (91.9%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 2,171 (97.8%) | 1,812 (94.7%) |
| 15 Years | 523 (98.1%) | 589 (94.9%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 1,140 (91.5%) | 968 (93.5%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 2,770 (94.7%) | 2,252 (84.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 4,678 (93.3%) | 4,659 (88.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 5,143 (96.6%) | 5,069 (94.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 4,962 (93.7%) | 4,836 (95.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 4,116 (91.2%) | 4,081 (86.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,924 (90.7%) | 3,039 (88.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,787 (97.5%) | 2,166 (90.5%) |
| Total | 35,231 (92.6%) | 34,744 (91.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Jackson County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Jackson County show that 2.8% or 456 of the total 16,605 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 24.3%, comprising of 18 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.3%, which includes 75 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 8,724 (96.8%) | 286 (3.2%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 5,874 (98.7%) | 75 (1.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 1,495 (95.1%) | 77 (4.9%) |
| 5 or more Children | 56 (75.7%) | 18 (24.3%) |
| Total | 16,149 (97.3%) | 456 (2.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Jackson County
According to the poverty data in Jackson County, 5.5% or 60 single-father households and 20.5% or 585 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 44 households (8.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 103 households (43.1%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 16 (2.9%) | 155 (12.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 44 (8.6%) | 327 (24.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 103 (43.1%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 60 (5.5%) | 585 (20.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Jackson County
The poverty data for Jackson County shows that 456 of the married-couple family households (2.8%) and 645 of the single-parent households (16.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (24.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 103 household (37.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 286 (3.2%) | 171 (9.4%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 75 (1.3%) | 371 (20.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 77 (4.9%) | 103 (37.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 18 (24.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 456 (2.8%) | 645 (16.4%) |
Race in Jackson County
The most populous races in Jackson County are White / Caucasian (63,289 | 82.2%), Hispanic or Latino (7,104 | 9.2%), and Black / African American (5,478 | 7.1%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 1,364 | 1.8% |
| Black / African American | 5,478 | 7.1% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 27 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,104 | 9.2% |
| Native / Alaskan | 51 | 0.1% |
| White / Caucasian | 63,289 | 82.2% |
| Two or more Races | 4,255 | 5.5% |
| Some other Race | 2,569 | 3.3% |
| Total | 77,033 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Jackson County
The most populous ancestries reported in Jackson County are English (9,953 | 12.9%), American (7,797 | 10.1%), Irish (7,762 | 10.1%), German (7,028 | 9.1%), and Mexican (3,591 | 4.7%), together accounting for 46.9% of all Jackson County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| Afghan | 109 | 0.1% |
| African | 144 | 0.2% |
| American | 7,797 | 10.1% |
| Apache | 44 | 0.1% |
| Arab | 117 | 0.2% |
| Armenian | 71 | 0.1% |
| Austrian | 158 | 0.2% |
| Bangladeshi | 547 | 0.7% |
| Basque | 3 | 0.0% |
| Belgian | 36 | 0.1% |
| Bhutanese | 110 | 0.1% |
| Blackfeet | 28 | 0.0% |
| Brazilian | 22 | 0.0% |
| British | 366 | 0.5% |
| Burmese | 269 | 0.4% |
| Canadian | 42 | 0.1% |
| Central American | 926 | 1.2% |
| Cherokee | 320 | 0.4% |
| Choctaw | 43 | 0.1% |
| Colombian | 355 | 0.5% |
| Costa Rican | 75 | 0.1% |
| Croatian | 33 | 0.0% |
| Cuban | 98 | 0.1% |
| Czech | 24 | 0.0% |
| Czechoslovakian | 29 | 0.0% |
| Danish | 124 | 0.2% |
| Delaware | 1 | 0.0% |
| Dominican | 341 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 511 | 0.7% |
| Eastern European | 147 | 0.2% |
| Ecuadorian | 111 | 0.1% |
| Egyptian | 2 | 0.0% |
| English | 9,953 | 12.9% |
| European | 1,747 | 2.3% |
| Finnish | 45 | 0.1% |
| French | 1,373 | 1.8% |
| French Canadian | 273 | 0.4% |
| German | 7,028 | 9.1% |
| Ghanaian | 59 | 0.1% |
| Greek | 190 | 0.3% |
| Guamanian / Chamorro | 190 | 0.3% |
| Guatemalan | 31 | 0.0% |
| Guyanese | 39 | 0.1% |
| Honduran | 121 | 0.2% |
| Hungarian | 66 | 0.1% |
| Indian (Asian) | 230 | 0.3% |
| Iranian | 24 | 0.0% |
| Irish | 7,762 | 10.1% |
| Israeli | 30 | 0.0% |
| Italian | 2,396 | 3.1% |
| Jamaican | 125 | 0.2% |
| Japanese | 8 | 0.0% |
| Korean | 352 | 0.5% |
| Lebanese | 112 | 0.2% |
| Lithuanian | 17 | 0.0% |
| Malaysian | 46 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 3,591 | 4.7% |
| Mexican American Indian | 5 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian | 80 | 0.1% |
| Nicaraguan | 74 | 0.1% |
| Nigerian | 11 | 0.0% |
| Northern European | 78 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 322 | 0.4% |
| Panamanian | 166 | 0.2% |
| Peruvian | 46 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 535 | 0.7% |
| Portuguese | 203 | 0.3% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,072 | 1.4% |
| Romanian | 119 | 0.2% |
| Russian | 163 | 0.2% |
| Salvadoran | 459 | 0.6% |
| Scandinavian | 48 | 0.1% |
| Scotch-Irish | 951 | 1.2% |
| Scottish | 2,077 | 2.7% |
| Slavic | 82 | 0.1% |
| Slovak | 67 | 0.1% |
| South African | 131 | 0.2% |
| South American | 525 | 0.7% |
| Spaniard | 118 | 0.2% |
| Spanish | 130 | 0.2% |
| Sri Lankan | 174 | 0.2% |
| Subsaharan African | 354 | 0.5% |
| Swedish | 518 | 0.7% |
| Swiss | 56 | 0.1% |
| Syrian | 3 | 0.0% |
| Thai | 47 | 0.1% |
| Ukrainian | 60 | 0.1% |
| Venezuelan | 13 | 0.0% |
| Welsh | 313 | 0.4% |
| Yugoslavian | 45 | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwean | 9 | 0.0% | View All 91 Rows |
Immigrants in Jackson County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Jackson County came from Latin America (2,199 | 2.9%), Central America (1,512 | 2.0%), Mexico (1,120 | 1.5%), Asia (1,042 | 1.3%), and South Eastern Asia (675 | 0.9%), together accounting for 8.5% of all Jackson County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Afghanistan | 109 | 0.1% |
| Africa | 206 | 0.3% |
| Armenia | 7 | 0.0% |
| Asia | 1,042 | 1.3% |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 16 | 0.0% |
| Brazil | 15 | 0.0% |
| Canada | 141 | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 156 | 0.2% |
| Central America | 1,512 | 2.0% |
| China | 81 | 0.1% |
| Colombia | 285 | 0.4% |
| Croatia | 10 | 0.0% |
| Cuba | 25 | 0.0% |
| Dominica | 10 | 0.0% |
| Dominican Republic | 17 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Africa | 9 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 192 | 0.3% |
| Eastern Europe | 114 | 0.2% |
| Ecuador | 104 | 0.1% |
| Egypt | 2 | 0.0% |
| El Salvador | 227 | 0.3% |
| England | 8 | 0.0% |
| Europe | 465 | 0.6% |
| France | 70 | 0.1% |
| Germany | 111 | 0.1% |
| Ghana | 59 | 0.1% |
| Guatemala | 4 | 0.0% |
| Guyana | 84 | 0.1% |
| Honduras | 116 | 0.2% |
| India | 34 | 0.0% |
| Italy | 33 | 0.0% |
| Jamaica | 104 | 0.1% |
| Japan | 20 | 0.0% |
| Korea | 91 | 0.1% |
| Laos | 316 | 0.4% |
| Latin America | 2,199 | 2.9% |
| Mexico | 1,120 | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | 2 | 0.0% |
| Northern Africa | 2 | 0.0% |
| Northern Europe | 73 | 0.1% |
| Panama | 45 | 0.1% |
| Peru | 30 | 0.0% |
| Philippines | 232 | 0.3% |
| Poland | 7 | 0.0% |
| Romania | 62 | 0.1% |
| Russia | 11 | 0.0% |
| Scotland | 51 | 0.1% |
| South Africa | 136 | 0.2% |
| South America | 531 | 0.7% |
| South Central Asia | 143 | 0.2% |
| South Eastern Asia | 675 | 0.9% |
| Southern Europe | 95 | 0.1% |
| Spain | 62 | 0.1% |
| Sweden | 14 | 0.0% |
| Ukraine | 8 | 0.0% |
| Venezuela | 13 | 0.0% |
| Vietnam | 127 | 0.2% |
| Western Africa | 59 | 0.1% |
| Western Asia | 32 | 0.0% |
| Western Europe | 183 | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | 9 | 0.0% | View All 61 Rows |
Sex and Age in Jackson County
Sex and Age in Jackson County
The most populous age groups in Jackson County are 10 to 14 Years (3,210 | 8.3%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (3,244 | 8.4%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 2,564 (6.7%) | 2,196 (5.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 2,529 (6.6%) | 2,210 (5.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 3,210 (8.3%) | 3,244 (8.4%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 2,813 (7.3%) | 2,421 (6.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,925 (5.0%) | 1,900 (4.9%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 2,358 (6.1%) | 2,298 (6.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 2,743 (7.1%) | 3,021 (7.9%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 2,718 (7.0%) | 2,766 (7.2%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 2,681 (7.0%) | 2,628 (6.8%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 2,780 (7.2%) | 2,572 (6.7%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 2,584 (6.7%) | 2,488 (6.5%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 2,156 (5.6%) | 2,374 (6.2%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 2,365 (6.1%) | 2,363 (6.1%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 1,834 (4.8%) | 2,207 (5.7%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 1,404 (3.6%) | 1,278 (3.3%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 1,031 (2.7%) | 1,493 (3.9%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 530 (1.4%) | 523 (1.4%) |
| 85 Years and over | 314 (0.8%) | 512 (1.3%) |
| Total | 38,539 (100.0%) | 38,494 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Jackson County
Median Family Size in Jackson County
The median family size in Jackson County is 3.32 persons per family, with married-couple families (16,605 | 80.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.37 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,092 | 5.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.72 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 16,605 (80.8%) | 3.37 |
| Single Male/Father | 1,092 (5.3%) | 2.72 |
| Single Female/Mother | 2,853 (13.9%) | 3.24 |
| Total Families | 20,550 (100.0%) | 3.32 |
Median Household Size in Jackson County
The median household size in Jackson County is 2.96 persons per household, with single female/mother households (2,853 | 11.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.49 persons per household. non-family households (5,190 | 20.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.30 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 16,605 (64.5%) | 3.39 |
| Single Male/Father | 1,092 (4.2%) | 3.00 |
| Single Female/Mother | 2,853 (11.1%) | 3.49 |
| Non-family | 5,190 (20.2%) | 1.30 |
| Total Households | 25,740 (100.0%) | 2.96 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Jackson County
Out of a total of 25,740 households in Jackson County, 20,550 (79.8%) are family households, while 5,190 (20.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 8,855, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 4,170.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 4,170 (16.2%) |
| 2-Person Households | 8,855 (34.4%) | 864 (3.4%) |
| 3-Person Households | 4,421 (17.2%) | 61 (0.2%) |
| 4-Person Households | 4,353 (16.9%) | 51 (0.2%) |
| 5-Person Households | 1,863 (7.2%) | 16 (0.1%) |
| 6-Person Households | 624 (2.4%) | 28 (0.1%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 434 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 20,550 (79.8%) | 5,190 (20.2%) |
Female Fertility in Jackson County
Fertility by Age in Jackson County
Average fertility rate in Jackson County is 58.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 133.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 91.0% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 10 (0.9%) | 4.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 957 (91.0%) | 133.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 85 (8.1%) | 10.0 |
| Total | 1,052 (100.0%) | 58.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Jackson County
61.3% of women with births (1,052) in Jackson County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 40.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 15 to 19 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 566 (59.1%) | 391 (40.9%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 69 (81.2%) | 16 (18.8%) |
| Total | 645 (61.3%) | 407 (38.7%) |
Fertility by Education in Jackson County
Average fertility rate in Jackson County is 58.0 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 less than high school have the lowest fertility at 28.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 31.4% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 92 (8.7%) | 28.0 |
| High School Diploma | 330 (31.4%) | 71.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 290 (27.6%) | 55.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 276 (26.2%) | 80.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 64 (6.1%) | 42.0 |
| Total | 1,052 (100.0%) | 58.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Jackson County
38.7% 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 95.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 4 (4.3%) | 88 (95.7%) |
| High School Diploma | 126 (38.2%) | 204 (61.8%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 246 (84.8%) | 44 (15.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 205 (74.3%) | 71 (25.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 64 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 645 (61.3%) | 407 (38.7%) |
Employment Characteristics in Jackson County
Employment by Class of Employer in Jackson County
Among the 36,440 employed individuals in Jackson County, private company employees (25,196 | 69.1%), local government employees (3,562 | 9.8%), and not-for-profit organizations (2,084 | 5.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 25,196 | 69.1% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 1,778 | 4.9% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 1,751 | 4.8% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 2,084 | 5.7% |
| Local Government Employees | 3,562 | 9.8% |
| State Government Employees | 1,252 | 3.4% |
| Federal Government Employees | 611 | 1.7% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 206 | 0.6% |
| Total | 36,440 | 100.0% |
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 (59,926), 64.1% or 38,413 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 1,383 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 84.7% or 9,142 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.6% or 148 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 1,542 (37.8%) | 148 (9.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 3,026 (79.1%) | 172 (5.7%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 3,352 (72.0%) | 158 (4.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 4,807 (83.4%) | 332 (6.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 9,142 (84.7%) | 210 (2.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 8,756 (84.0%) | 271 (3.1%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 3,316 (73.2%) | 66 (2.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 2,388 (50.5%) | 10 (0.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,627 (24.2%) | 2 (0.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 445 (10.1%) | 29 (6.5%) |
| Total | 38,413 (64.1%) | 1,383 (3.6%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Jackson County
According to labor force statistics for Jackson County, 77.7% of individuals (31,775) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (40,895) are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 1,049 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 85.5% or 9,274 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.1% or 237 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 2,931 (58.4%) | 406 (8.1%) |
| High School Diploma | 9,955 (74.8%) | 506 (3.8%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 9,588 (81.8%) | 457 (3.9%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 9,274 (85.5%) | 54 (0.5%) |
| Total | 31,775 (77.7%) | 1,350 (3.3%) |
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 Management (4,282 | 11.6%), Community & Social Service (3,620 | 9.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (2,530 | 6.9%), Business & Financial (2,236 | 6.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (2,182 | 5.9%).
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 (80.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (72.2%), and Computers & Mathematics (69.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (90.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (83.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (76.8%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 2,707 (63.2%) | 1,575 (36.8%) |
| Business & Financial | 969 (43.3%) | 1,267 (56.7%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 1,827 (72.2%) | 703 (27.8%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 1,005 (69.9%) | 432 (30.1%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 682 (80.7%) | 163 (19.3%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 140 (56.5%) | 108 (43.5%) |
| Community & Social Service | 1,044 (28.8%) | 2,576 (71.2%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 276 (39.0%) | 431 (61.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 65 (33.9%) | 127 (66.1%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 507 (23.2%) | 1,675 (76.8%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 196 (36.4%) | 343 (63.6%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 300 (16.8%) | 1,486 (83.2%) |
| Health Technologists | 101 (9.6%) | 947 (90.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 6,847 (47.4%) | 7,607 (52.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 19,561 (53.0%) | 17,346 (47.0%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Jackson County are Food Preparation & Serving (1,567 | 4.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,297 | 3.5%), Healthcare Support (998 | 2.7%), Security & Protection (861 | 2.3%), and Personal Care & Service (783 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Jackson County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (98.5%), Security & Protection (83.3%), and Law Enforcement (74.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (96.9%), Personal Care & Service (89.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (54.7%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 31 (3.1%) | 967 (96.9%) |
| Security & Protection | 717 (83.3%) | 144 (16.7%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 321 (98.5%) | 5 (1.5%) |
| Law Enforcement | 396 (74.0%) | 139 (26.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 710 (45.3%) | 857 (54.7%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 837 (64.5%) | 460 (35.5%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 85 (10.9%) | 698 (89.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,380 (43.2%) | 3,126 (56.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 19,561 (53.0%) | 17,346 (47.0%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Jackson County are Sales & Related (4,104 | 11.1%), and Office & Administration (4,065 | 11.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 2,159 (52.6%) | 1,945 (47.4%) |
| Office & Administration | 851 (20.9%) | 3,214 (79.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 3,010 (36.8%) | 5,159 (63.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 19,561 (53.0%) | 17,346 (47.0%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Jackson County are Construction & Extraction (1,779 | 4.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,478 | 4.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (181 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 170 (93.9%) | 11 (6.1%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 1,759 (98.9%) | 20 (1.1%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 1,468 (99.3%) | 10 (0.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 3,397 (98.8%) | 41 (1.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 19,561 (53.0%) | 17,346 (47.0%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Jackson County are Production (2,178 | 5.9%), Material Moving (1,894 | 5.1%), and Transportation (1,268 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 1,492 (68.5%) | 686 (31.5%) |
| Transportation | 1,112 (87.7%) | 156 (12.3%) |
| Material Moving | 1,323 (69.9%) | 571 (30.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 3,927 (73.5%) | 1,413 (26.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 19,561 (53.0%) | 17,346 (47.0%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Jackson County
Employment Industries in Jackson County
The major employment industries in Jackson County include Retail Trade (5,168 | 14.0%), Manufacturing (4,795 | 13.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,799 | 10.3%), Educational Services (3,323 | 9.0%), and Construction (2,949 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Jackson County
The Jackson County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (88.9%), and Construction (84.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (83.9%), Educational Services (71.7%), and Finance & Insurance (68.6%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 370 (70.2%) | 157 (29.8%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 2,500 (84.8%) | 449 (15.2%) |
| Manufacturing | 3,511 (73.2%) | 1,284 (26.8%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 1,048 (71.1%) | 427 (28.9%) |
| Retail Trade | 2,162 (41.8%) | 3,006 (58.2%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1,451 (81.7%) | 325 (18.3%) |
| Utilities | 295 (88.9%) | 37 (11.1%) |
| Information | 471 (65.1%) | 252 (34.8%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 477 (31.4%) | 1,041 (68.6%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 244 (52.0%) | 225 (48.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 1,276 (51.9%) | 1,181 (48.1%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 1,349 (62.4%) | 814 (37.6%) |
| Educational Services | 940 (28.3%) | 2,383 (71.7%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 610 (16.1%) | 3,189 (83.9%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 187 (67.0%) | 92 (33.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 870 (51.7%) | 813 (48.3%) |
| Public Administration | 996 (60.8%) | 641 (39.2%) |
| Total | 19,561 (53.0%) | 17,346 (47.0%) |
Education in Jackson County
School Enrollment in Jackson County
The most common levels of schooling among the 19,614 students in Jackson County are middle school (5,109 | 26.1%), high school (4,701 | 24.0%), and elementary school (3,990 | 20.3%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 1,125 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 1,083 | 5.5% |
| Elementary School | 3,990 | 20.3% |
| Middle School | 5,109 | 26.1% |
| High School | 4,701 | 24.0% |
| College / Undergraduate | 2,956 | 15.1% |
| Graduate / Professional | 650 | 3.3% |
| Total | 19,614 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Jackson County
Out of a total of 19,614 students who are enrolled in schools in Jackson County, 2,197 (11.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 17,417 (88.8%) 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 395 (41.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,153 (94.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 561 (58.7%) | 395 (41.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 4,090 (90.1%) | 450 (9.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 6,051 (94.2%) | 371 (5.8%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 3,092 (90.6%) | 319 (9.3%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 1,153 (94.8%) | 63 (5.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 902 (82.2%) | 196 (17.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 679 (71.0%) | 278 (29.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 887 (87.5%) | 127 (12.5%) |
| Total | 17,417 (88.8%) | 2,197 (11.2%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Jackson County
Business (3,145 | 21.8%), education (2,364 | 16.4%), arts & humanities (1,327 | 9.2%), science & technology (1,318 | 9.1%), and social sciences (1,149 | 8.0%) are the most common fields of study among 14,452 individuals in Jackson County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 553 | 3.8% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 815 | 5.6% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 179 | 1.2% |
| Psychology | 671 | 4.6% |
| Social Sciences | 1,149 | 8.0% |
| Engineering | 886 | 6.1% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 93 | 0.6% |
| Science & Technology | 1,318 | 9.1% |
| Business | 3,145 | 21.8% |
| Education | 2,364 | 16.4% |
| Literature & Languages | 373 | 2.6% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 725 | 5.0% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 416 | 2.9% |
| Communications | 438 | 3.0% |
| Arts & Humanities | 1,327 | 9.2% |
| Total | 14,452 | 100.0% |
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 (8,116, accounting for 42.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (6,309, making up 47.4%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 392 (2.0%) | 314 (1.8%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,516 (7.9%) | 2,039 (11.9%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 8,116 (42.1%) | 6,309 (36.8%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 5,430 (28.2%) | 4,827 (28.2%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 2,584 (13.4%) | 2,467 (14.4%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 1,240 (6.4%) | 1,175 (6.9%) |
| Total | 19,278 (100.0%) | 17,131 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Jackson County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Jackson County are 30 to 34 minutes (5,411 commuters, 16.8%), 15 to 19 minutes (4,012 commuters, 12.4%), and 45 to 59 minutes (3,670 commuters, 11.4%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 738 | 2.3% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 2,401 | 7.4% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 3,455 | 10.7% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 4,012 | 12.4% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 3,403 | 10.5% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 1,870 | 5.8% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 5,411 | 16.8% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 2,204 | 6.8% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 1,455 | 4.5% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 3,670 | 11.4% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 2,657 | 8.2% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 966 | 3.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Jackson County
The most common commute times in Jackson County are 30 to 34 minutes (3,032 commuters, 17.6%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (2,379 commuters, 15.8%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 431 (2.5%) | 307 (2.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 1,155 (6.7%) | 1,246 (8.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,693 (9.9%) | 1,762 (11.7%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 2,367 (13.8%) | 1,645 (10.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 1,560 (9.1%) | 1,843 (12.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 755 (4.4%) | 1,115 (7.4%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 3,032 (17.6%) | 2,379 (15.8%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 1,091 (6.4%) | 1,113 (7.4%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 655 (3.8%) | 800 (5.3%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 2,016 (11.7%) | 1,654 (11.0%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 1,826 (10.6%) | 831 (5.5%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 608 (3.5%) | 358 (2.4%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Jackson County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Jackson County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,966, 17.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,775, 18.4%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 1,206 (7.0%) | 696 (4.6%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 1,486 (8.6%) | 375 (2.5%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 791 (4.6%) | 1,002 (6.7%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 2,377 (13.8%) | 1,451 (9.6%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 1,745 (10.2%) | 1,881 (12.5%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 2,966 (17.3%) | 2,775 (18.4%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 1,783 (10.4%) | 1,547 (10.3%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 1,162 (6.8%) | 1,816 (12.1%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 364 (2.1%) | 509 (3.4%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 753 (4.4%) | 732 (4.9%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 155 (0.9%) | 283 (1.9%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 228 (1.3%) | 228 (1.5%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 987 (5.7%) | 607 (4.0%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 1,186 (6.9%) | 1,151 (7.6%) |
| Total | 17,189 (100.0%) | 15,053 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Jackson County
Occupancy by Ownership in Jackson County
Of the total 25,740 dwellings in Jackson County, owner-occupied units account for 20,562 (79.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 5,178 (20.1%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 20,562 | 79.9% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 5,178 | 20.1% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 25,740 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Jackson County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 4,170 | 16.2% |
| 2-Person Household | 9,719 | 37.8% |
| 3-Person Household | 4,482 | 17.4% |
| 4+ Person Household | 7,369 | 28.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 25,740 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Jackson County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 2,638 (63.3%) | 1,532 (36.7%) |
| 2-Person Household | 8,230 (84.7%) | 1,489 (15.3%) |
| 3-Person Household | 3,919 (87.4%) | 563 (12.6%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 5,775 (78.4%) | 1,594 (21.6%) |
| Total Housing Units | 20,562 (79.9%) | 5,178 (20.1%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Jackson County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 1,484 (58.7%) | 1,043 (41.3%) |
| High School Diploma | 5,708 (78.9%) | 1,529 (21.1%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 6,640 (78.7%) | 1,796 (21.3%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 6,730 (89.3%) | 810 (10.7%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Jackson County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 4,211 | 16.4% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 4,921 | 19.1% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 5,162 | 20.1% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 5,115 | 19.9% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3,804 | 14.8% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 2,114 | 8.2% |
| 85 Years and Over | 413 | 1.6% |
| Total | 25,740 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Jackson County
Median Income by Occupancy in Jackson County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 20,562 (79.9%) | $92,482 |
| Renter-Occupied | 5,178 (20.1%) | $46,058 |
| Average | 25,740 (100.0%) | $82,056 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Jackson County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 299 (1.5%) | 180 (3.5%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 198 (1.0%) | 157 (3.0%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 270 (1.3%) | 351 (6.8%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 388 (1.9%) | 161 (3.1%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 392 (1.9%) | 312 (6.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,318 (6.4%) | 618 (11.9%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,809 (8.8%) | 940 (18.1%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,384 (16.5%) | 951 (18.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,992 (14.5%) | 789 (15.2%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4,852 (23.6%) | 541 (10.4%) |
| $150,000 or more | 4,660 (22.7%) | 178 (3.4%) |
| Total | 20,562 (100.0%) | 5,178 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Jackson County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 930 (4.5%) | 170 (3.3%) |
| $300 to $499 | 2,277 (11.1%) | 153 (2.9%) |
| $500 to $799 | 2,713 (13.2%) | 837 (16.2%) |
| $800 to $999 | 1,493 (7.3%) | 1,101 (21.3%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 4,699 (22.9%) | 1,486 (28.7%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 3,883 (18.9%) | 615 (11.9%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 2,328 (11.3%) | 165 (3.2%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 1,153 (5.6%) | 20 (0.4%) |
| $3,000 or more | 1,086 (5.3%) | 36 (0.7%) |
| Total | 20,562 (100.0%) | 5,178 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Jackson County
Housing Structures in Jackson County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 21,305 | 82.8% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 168 | 0.6% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 171 | 0.7% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 187 | 0.7% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 447 | 1.7% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 506 | 2.0% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 2,956 | 11.5% |
| Total | 25,740 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Jackson County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 18,853 (88.5%) | 2,452 (11.5%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 90 (53.6%) | 78 (46.4%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 171 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 187 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 2 (0.4%) | 445 (99.6%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 21 (4.2%) | 485 (95.9%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 1,596 (54.0%) | 1,360 (46.0%) |
| Total | 20,562 (79.9%) | 5,178 (20.1%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Jackson County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 14 (0.1%) | 55 (1.1%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 272 (1.3%) | 457 (8.8%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 3,954 (19.2%) | 2,519 (48.6%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 7,514 (36.5%) | 1,587 (30.6%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 8,808 (42.8%) | 560 (10.8%) |
| Total | 20,562 (100.0%) | 5,178 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Jackson County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 3,955 (19.2%) | 562 (10.8%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 949 (4.6%) | 320 (6.2%) |
| Electricity | 15,145 (73.7%) | 4,097 (79.1%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 5 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 406 (2.0%) | 39 (0.7%) |
| No Fuel Used | 102 (0.5%) | 160 (3.1%) |
| Total | 20,562 (100.0%) | 5,178 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Jackson County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 339 (1.7%) | 420 (8.1%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 3,038 (14.8%) | 1,912 (36.9%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 8,941 (43.5%) | 2,157 (41.7%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 8,244 (40.1%) | 689 (13.3%) |
| Total | 20,562 (100.0%) | 5,178 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Jackson County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Jackson County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 6,358 | 14,204 |
| Median Property Value | $247,600 | $292,500 |
| Median Household Income | $59,655 | $3,898 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $503 | $1,057 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $2,086 | $408 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Jackson County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 551 (8.7%) | 170 (1.2%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 645 (10.1%) | 637 (4.5%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 2,890 (45.5%) | 6,656 (46.9%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 1,625 (25.6%) | 5,046 (35.5%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 369 (5.8%) | 1,120 (7.9%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 116 (1.8%) | 267 (1.9%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 162 (2.5%) | 308 (2.2%) |
| Total | 6,358 (100.0%) | 14,204 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Jackson County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 172 (2.7%) | 128 (0.9%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 746 (11.7%) | 325 (2.3%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 699 (11.0%) | 304 (2.1%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 771 (12.1%) | 619 (4.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,473 (23.2%) | 1,038 (7.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 892 (14.0%) | 1,911 (13.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 843 (13.3%) | 2,100 (14.8%) |
| $150,000 or more | 762 (12.0%) | 4,009 (28.2%) |
| Total | 6,358 (100.0%) | 14,204 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Jackson County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 1,498 (23.6%) | 108,464 (763.6%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 1,171 (18.4%) | 4,379 (30.8%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 801 (12.6%) | 3,803 (26.8%) |
| 4.0x or more | 2,830 (44.5%) | 2,387 (16.8%) |
| Total | 6,358 (100.0%) | 14,204 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Jackson County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 1,311 (20.6%) | 116 (0.8%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 1,093 (17.2%) | 877 (6.2%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 3,691 (58.1%) | 1,661 (11.7%) |
| Total | 6,358 (100.0%) | 14,204 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Jackson County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jackson County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 5,281 (92.9%) | 405 (7.1%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 13,521 (92.2%) | 1,138 (7.8%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 4,343 (80.1%) | 1,077 (19.9%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 7,226 (76.6%) | 2,205 (23.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 9,136 (85.5%) | 1,546 (14.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 9,061 (87.8%) | 1,264 (12.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 7,921 (85.7%) | 1,320 (14.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6,647 (99.9%) | 10 (0.2%) |
| 75 Years and older | 4,224 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 67,360 (88.2%) | 8,965 (11.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Jackson County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 5,281 (92.9%) | 405 (7.1%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 13,521 (92.2%) | 1,138 (7.8%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 4,343 (80.1%) | 1,077 (19.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Jackson County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 4,034 (71.0%) | 1,651 (29.0%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 9,043 (81.1%) | 2,112 (18.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10,869 (88.5%) | 1,415 (11.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10,610 (86.6%) | 1,638 (13.4%) |
| $100,000 and over | 32,674 (93.9%) | 2,125 (6.1%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jackson County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 2,126 (37.4%) | 3,471 (61.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 4,326 (29.5%) | 9,953 (67.9%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 561 (10.3%) | 4,033 (74.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,632 (17.3%) | 6,310 (66.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,134 (10.6%) | 8,549 (80.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 950 (9.2%) | 8,471 (82.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,907 (20.6%) | 6,432 (69.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6,219 (93.4%) | 3,414 (51.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 4,191 (99.2%) | 2,284 (54.1%) |
| Total | 23,046 (30.2%) | 52,917 (69.3%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Jackson County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 474 (6.3%) | 550 (7.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 1,001 (12.7%) | 678 (8.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 2,097 (13.9%) | 2,077 (13.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 942 (29.2%) | 773 (22.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,126 (61.5%) | 981 (41.0%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Jackson County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 108 (1.4%) | 289 (4.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 107 (1.4%) | 76 (1.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 727 (4.8%) | 277 (1.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 532 (16.5%) | 115 (3.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 585 (31.9%) | 328 (13.7%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 135 (1.8%) | 37 (0.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 93 (1.2%) | 13 (0.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 575 (3.8%) | 358 (2.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 145 (4.5%) | 96 (2.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 173 (9.4%) | 100 (4.2%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 429 (5.7%) | 320 (4.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 748 (9.5%) | 246 (3.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 913 (6.0%) | 594 (3.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 213 (6.6%) | 151 (4.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 220 (12.0%) | 242 (10.1%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 109 (1.5%) | 133 (1.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 483 (6.1%) | 39 (0.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 943 (6.2%) | 1,149 (7.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 385 (11.9%) | 571 (16.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 734 (40.1%) | 595 (24.9%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 174 (2.3%) | 137 (1.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 266 (3.4%) | 51 (0.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 479 (3.2%) | 239 (1.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 125 (3.9%) | 144 (4.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 135 (7.4%) | 218 (9.1%) |
Technology Access in Jackson County
Computing Device Access in Jackson County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 21,306 | 82.8% |
| Smartphone | 23,114 | 89.8% |
| Tablet | 18,426 | 71.6% |
| No Computing Device | 1,144 | 4.4% |
| Total | 25,740 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Jackson County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 22 | 0.1% |
| Broadband Home | 18,881 | 73.4% |
| Cellular Data Only | 3,692 | 14.3% |
| Satellite Internet | 2,461 | 9.6% |
| No Internet | 2,240 | 8.7% |
| Total | 25,740 | 100.0% |
Jackson County Summary
Jackson County is located in the northeastern part of the state of Georgia, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. It is bordered by Hall, Banks, Barrow, Madison, and Franklin counties. The county seat is Jefferson, and the largest city is Commerce. The county was created in 1796 from part of Franklin County and was named for Revolutionary War hero James Jackson.
Geography
Jackson County covers an area of 437 square miles, of which 434 square miles is land and 3 square miles is water. The county is located in the Piedmont region of Georgia, with the Appalachian Mountains to the north and the Blue Ridge Mountains to the south. The county is drained by the Broad, Middle, and South Oconee Rivers, as well as the Apalachee River. The highest point in the county is 2,890 feet above sea level, located on the border with Franklin County.
The county is mostly rural, with the majority of the population living in small towns and villages. The largest city is Commerce, with a population of 6,633 in 2010. Other towns and villages include Arcade, Braselton, Hoschton, Jefferson, Maysville, Nicholson, and Talmo.
Economy
Agriculture is the main economic activity in Jackson County. The county is home to several large poultry farms, as well as beef and dairy farms. Other agricultural products include corn, soybeans, hay, and cotton.
The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a carpet mill, a furniture factory, and a plastics plant. The county is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Jackson County had a population of 60,485. The racial makeup of the county was 79.3% White, 16.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
The median household income in the county was $41,945, and the median family income was $50,945. The per capita income was $20,945. About 14.2% of the population was below the poverty line.
Education
Jackson County is served by the Jackson County School District, which operates 15 elementary schools, five middle schools, and four high schools. The county is also home to several private schools, including the Jackson County Academy and the Jackson County Christian Academy.
The county is home to two colleges, the University of North Georgia and Gainesville State College. The University of North Georgia is a public university with campuses in Dahlonega, Gainesville, and Cumming. Gainesville State College is a two-year college with campuses in Gainesville and Oakwood.
Conclusion
Jackson County is a rural county located in the northeastern part of the state of Georgia. It is home to several large poultry farms, as well as beef and dairy farms. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses. The population of the county is mostly White, with a small African American population. The county is served by the Jackson County School District, as well as two colleges, the University of North Georgia and Gainesville State College.
Common Questions
What is Per Capita Income in Jackson County?
Per Capita income in Jackson County is $34,703.
What is the Median Family Income in Jackson County?
Median Family Income in Jackson County is $91,750.
What is the Median Household income in Jackson County?
Median Household Income in Jackson County is $82,056.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Jackson County?
Income or Wage Gap in Jackson County is 29.2%.
Women in Jackson County earn 70.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Jackson County?
Family Income Deficit in Jackson County is $10,885.
Families that are below poverty line in Jackson County earn $10,885 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 0.41.
What is the Total Population of Jackson County?
Total Population of Jackson County is 77,033.
What is the Total Male Population of Jackson County?
Total Male Population of Jackson County is 38,539.
What is the Total Female Population of Jackson County?
Total Female Population of Jackson County is 38,494.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Jackson County?
There are 100.12 Males per 100 Females in Jackson County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Jackson County?
There are 99.88 Females per 100 Males in Jackson County.
What is the Median Population Age in Jackson County?
Median Population Age in Jackson County is 37.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Jackson County
Average Family Size in Jackson County is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Jackson County
Average Household Size in Jackson County is 3.0 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Jackson County?
There are 38,413 People in the Labor Forcein in Jackson County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Jackson County?
64.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Jackson County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Jackson County?
Unemployment Rate in Jackson County is 3.6%.