Jackson County, MO

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Jackson County Overview

715,526
TOTAL POPULATION
348,351
MALE POPULATION
367,175
FEMALE POPULATION
94.87
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.40
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,890
PER CAPITA INCOME
$85,388
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$65,169
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
25.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
75.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,479
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
380,838
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Jackson County Area Codes

Race in Jackson County

The most populous races in Jackson County are White / Caucasian (460,920 | 64.4%), Black / African American (163,035 | 22.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (68,575 | 9.6%).
Race in Jackson County
Race# Population% Population
Asian12,7521.8%
Black / African American163,03522.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific2,1440.3%
Hispanic or Latino68,5759.6%
Native / Alaskan2,6460.4%
White / Caucasian460,92064.4%
Two or more Races47,7956.7%
Some other Race26,2343.7%
Total715,526100.0%

Ancestry in Jackson County

The most populous ancestries reported in Jackson County are German (111,572 | 15.6%), Irish (76,523 | 10.7%), English (68,512 | 9.6%), Mexican (48,419 | 6.8%), and European (36,474 | 5.1%), together accounting for 47.7% of all Jackson County residents.
Ancestry in Jackson County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan780.0%
African3,5040.5%
Alaska Native250.0%
Albanian200.0%
American30,6824.3%
Apache720.0%
Arab4,8500.7%
Argentinean500.0%
Armenian2160.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac70.0%
Australian2730.0%
Austrian1,0420.2%
Bahamian1430.0%
Bangladeshi430.0%
Barbadian100.0%
Basque90.0%
Belgian6270.1%
Belizean80.0%
Bhutanese1,4250.2%
Blackfeet7650.1%
Bolivian540.0%
Brazilian1730.0%
British4,0800.6%
British West Indian210.0%
Bulgarian280.0%
Burmese1,9280.3%
Cajun190.0%
Cambodian60.0%
Canadian6450.1%
Celtic90.0%
Central American9,1411.3%
Central American Indian5320.1%
Cherokee3,1970.4%
Cheyenne410.0%
Chickasaw980.0%
Chilean1290.0%
Chinese880.0%
Chippewa1480.0%
Choctaw4400.1%
Colombian1,0120.1%
Colville120.0%
Comanche840.0%
Costa Rican790.0%
Cree330.0%
Creek1100.0%
Croatian1,1360.2%
Crow310.0%
Cuban2,2620.3%
Cypriot20.0%
Czech2,3500.3%
Czechoslovakian6450.1%
Danish1,9790.3%
Delaware520.0%
Dominican3550.1%
Dutch6,2420.9%
Dutch West Indian430.0%
Eastern European1,2640.2%
Ecuadorian2040.0%
Egyptian6410.1%
English68,5129.6%
Estonian100.0%
Ethiopian2790.0%
European36,4745.1%
Fijian380.0%
Filipino1090.0%
Finnish5460.1%
French13,0721.8%
French American Indian620.0%
French Canadian1,5170.2%
German111,57215.6%
German Russian1650.0%
Ghanaian770.0%
Greek1,5590.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro1460.0%
Guatemalan2,2190.3%
Guyanese280.0%
Haitian4680.1%
Honduran3,1150.4%
Hungarian9430.1%
Icelander820.0%
Indian (Asian)2,6500.4%
Indonesian4210.1%
Inupiat70.0%
Iranian3400.1%
Iraqi5280.1%
Irish76,52310.7%
Iroquois870.0%
Israeli400.0%
Italian20,5572.9%
Jamaican1,1700.2%
Japanese2830.0%
Jordanian1750.0%
Kenyan3150.0%
Korean3,9220.5%
Laotian570.0%
Latvian740.0%
Lebanese8210.1%
Liberian760.0%
Lithuanian6100.1%
Lumbee240.0%
Luxembourger2360.0%
Malaysian2860.0%
Marshallese200.0%
Mexican48,4196.8%
Mexican American Indian7680.1%
Mongolian1000.0%
Moroccan4200.1%
Native Hawaiian4900.1%
Navajo910.0%
New Zealander560.0%
Nicaraguan1260.0%
Nigerian1,1680.2%
Northern European7360.1%
Norwegian6,3100.9%
Osage970.0%
Paiute10.0%
Pakistani5960.1%
Palestinian1,0120.1%
Panamanian1510.0%
Pennsylvania German1140.0%
Peruvian2460.0%
Pima150.0%
Polish9,0151.3%
Portuguese6230.1%
Potawatomi1220.0%
Pueblo120.0%
Puerto Rican2,6010.4%
Romanian1380.0%
Russian2,2520.3%
Salvadoran3,4320.5%
Samoan1,9640.3%
Scandinavian2,0370.3%
Scotch-Irish6,8381.0%
Scottish12,0551.7%
Seminole1310.0%
Serbian770.0%
Shoshone290.0%
Sierra Leonean1670.0%
Sioux5090.1%
Slavic2150.0%
Slovak5450.1%
Slovene1190.0%
Somali6690.1%
South African1100.0%
South American2,0210.3%
South American Indian200.0%
Spaniard6760.1%
Spanish1,3680.2%
Spanish American230.0%
Sri Lankan2,8110.4%
Subsaharan African7,5141.1%
Sudanese1130.0%
Swedish7,4411.0%
Swiss1,5800.2%
Syrian5320.1%
Thai3,3970.5%
Tlingit-Haida50.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1580.0%
Turkish1780.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander90.0%
Ugandan2650.0%
Ukrainian7980.1%
Uruguayan240.0%
Ute50.0%
Venezuelan2940.0%
Vietnamese1500.0%
Welsh4,8490.7%
West Indian410.0%
Yaqui100.0%
Yugoslavian960.0%
Zimbabwean210.0%
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Immigrants in Jackson County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Jackson County came from Latin America (22,025 | 3.1%), Central America (18,122 | 2.5%), Mexico (12,609 | 1.8%), Asia (10,147 | 1.4%), and Africa (5,795 | 0.8%), together accounting for 9.6% of all Jackson County residents.
Immigrants in Jackson County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan600.0%
Africa5,7950.8%
Argentina410.0%
Asia10,1471.4%
Australia2520.0%
Austria490.0%
Bahamas630.0%
Bangladesh5540.1%
Belarus370.0%
Belgium90.0%
Belize50.0%
Bolivia580.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1810.0%
Brazil1680.0%
Bulgaria170.0%
Cambodia910.0%
Cameroon480.0%
Canada6820.1%
Caribbean2,5740.4%
Central America18,1222.5%
Chile850.0%
China1,1250.2%
Colombia4080.1%
Congo3050.0%
Costa Rica170.0%
Croatia190.0%
Cuba1,1510.2%
Czechoslovakia570.0%
Dominican Republic2460.0%
Eastern Africa2,3790.3%
Eastern Asia2,1010.3%
Eastern Europe9400.1%
Ecuador870.0%
Egypt3450.1%
El Salvador1,5900.2%
England2020.0%
Eritrea100.0%
Ethiopia3120.0%
Europe3,1440.4%
Fiji200.0%
France740.0%
Germany7530.1%
Ghana530.0%
Greece160.0%
Guatemala1,5230.2%
Guyana600.0%
Haiti1940.0%
Honduras2,2370.3%
Hong Kong960.0%
Hungary220.0%
India1,4680.2%
Indonesia580.0%
Iran2380.0%
Iraq3170.0%
Ireland1270.0%
Israel80.0%
Italy2040.0%
Jamaica8200.1%
Japan1310.0%
Jordan1860.0%
Kazakhstan220.0%
Kenya1,0610.2%
Korea8450.1%
Kuwait1320.0%
Laos890.0%
Latin America22,0253.1%
Latvia170.0%
Lebanon400.0%
Liberia1180.0%
Lithuania180.0%
Malaysia1310.0%
Mexico12,6091.8%
Micronesia950.0%
Middle Africa9080.1%
Moldova460.0%
Morocco2550.0%
Nepal460.0%
Netherlands620.0%
Nicaragua760.0%
Nigeria7540.1%
Northern Africa7270.1%
Northern Europe8310.1%
Oceania8240.1%
Pakistan4600.1%
Panama280.0%
Peru1850.0%
Philippines1,3050.2%
Poland1290.0%
Portugal400.0%
Romania450.0%
Russia1030.0%
Saudi Arabia1040.0%
Scotland940.0%
Senegal300.0%
Serbia500.0%
Sierra Leone1260.0%
Somalia6010.1%
South Africa1170.0%
South America1,3290.2%
South Central Asia2,9080.4%
South Eastern Asia3,6730.5%
Southern Europe4030.1%
Spain1430.0%
Sri Lanka170.0%
Sudan1060.0%
Switzerland230.0%
Syria2850.0%
Taiwan1870.0%
Thailand4000.1%
Trinidad and Tobago570.0%
Turkey900.0%
Uganda920.0%
Ukraine1350.0%
Uruguay240.0%
Venezuela2130.0%
Vietnam1,2840.2%
West Indies60.0%
Western Africa1,1010.2%
Western Asia1,3580.2%
Western Europe9700.1%
Yemen710.0%
Zaire5550.1%
Zimbabwe880.0%
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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 25 to 29 Years (27,664 | 7.9%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (28,177 | 7.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Jackson County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years22,780 (6.5%)22,005 (6.0%)
5 to 9 Years23,962 (6.9%)22,366 (6.1%)
10 to 14 Years23,777 (6.8%)23,633 (6.4%)
15 to 19 Years22,570 (6.5%)21,990 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Years21,967 (6.3%)22,745 (6.2%)
25 to 29 Years27,664 (7.9%)28,177 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Years26,678 (7.7%)27,277 (7.4%)
35 to 39 Years23,974 (6.9%)25,001 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years22,118 (6.4%)22,160 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years20,496 (5.9%)20,782 (5.7%)
50 to 54 Years21,028 (6.0%)21,239 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years22,022 (6.3%)23,587 (6.4%)
60 to 64 Years21,878 (6.3%)23,589 (6.4%)
65 to 69 Years16,725 (4.8%)18,601 (5.1%)
70 to 74 Years13,129 (3.8%)16,718 (4.5%)
75 to 79 Years7,705 (2.2%)10,479 (2.9%)
80 to 84 Years4,842 (1.4%)7,736 (2.1%)
85 Years and over5,036 (1.5%)9,090 (2.5%)
Total348,351 (100.0%)367,175 (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 married-couple families (116,615 | 68.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.14 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (12,870 | 7.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.79 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Jackson County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple116,615 (68.7%)3.14
Single Male/Father12,870 (7.6%)2.79
Single Female/Mother40,364 (23.8%)3.13
Total Families169,849 (100.0%)3.11

Median Household Size in Jackson County

The median household size in Jackson County is 2.36 persons per household, with single female/mother households (40,364 | 13.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.33 persons per household. non-family households (129,059 | 43.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Jackson County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple116,615 (39.0%)3.16
Single Male/Father12,870 (4.3%)3.24
Single Female/Mother40,364 (13.5%)3.33
Non-family129,059 (43.2%)1.24
Total Households298,908 (100.0%)2.36

Household Size by Marriage Status in Jackson County

Out of a total of 298,908 households in Jackson County, 169,849 (56.8%) are family households, while 129,059 (43.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 75,924, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 105,342.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Jackson County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-105,342 (35.2%)
2-Person Households75,924 (25.4%)20,222 (6.8%)
3-Person Households38,940 (13.0%)2,039 (0.7%)
4-Person Households31,386 (10.5%)1,158 (0.4%)
5-Person Households13,968 (4.7%)211 (0.1%)
6-Person Households6,487 (2.2%)39 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households3,144 (1.1%)48 (0.0%)
Total169,849 (56.8%)129,059 (43.2%)

Female Fertility in Jackson County

Fertility by Age in Jackson County

Average fertility rate in Jackson County is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 82.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 75.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Jackson County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years174 (2.1%)8.0
20 to 34 years6,376 (75.2%)82.0
35 to 50 years1,929 (22.8%)27.0
Total8,479 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Jackson County

67.1% of women with births (8,479) in Jackson County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 82.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 23.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Jackson County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years30 (17.2%)144 (82.8%)
20 to 34 years4,176 (65.5%)2,200 (34.5%)
35 to 50 years1,478 (76.6%)451 (23.4%)
Total5,689 (67.1%)2,790 (32.9%)

Fertility by Education in Jackson County

Average fertility rate in Jackson County is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 64.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 27.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Jackson County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School922 (10.9%)36.0
High School Diploma2,061 (24.3%)52.0
College or Associate's Degree2,306 (27.2%)44.0
Bachelor's Degree2,233 (26.3%)64.0
Graduate Degree957 (11.3%)50.0
Total8,479 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Jackson County

32.9% of women with births in Jackson County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 97.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 52.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Jackson County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School471 (51.1%)451 (48.9%)
High School Diploma989 (48.0%)1,072 (52.0%)
College or Associate's Degree1,278 (55.4%)1,028 (44.6%)
Bachelor's Degree2,021 (90.5%)212 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree928 (97.0%)29 (3.0%)
Total5,689 (67.1%)2,790 (32.9%)

Income in Jackson County

Income Overview in Jackson County

Per Capita Income in Jackson County is $36,890, while median incomes of families and households are $85,388 and $65,169 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income715,526$36,890
Median Family Income169,849$85,388
Mean Family Income169,849$106,877
Median Household Income298,908$65,169
Mean Household Income298,908$86,997
Income Deficit169,849$11,479
Wage / Income Gap (%)715,52624.96%
Wage / Income Gap ($)715,52675.04¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index715,5260.46

Earnings by Sex in Jackson County

Average Earnings in Jackson County are $41,527, $47,497 for men and $35,643 for women, a difference of 25.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Jackson County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male201,524 (51.3%)$47,497
Female191,644 (48.7%)$35,643
Total393,168 (100.0%)$41,527

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Jackson County

The most common earnings brackets in Jackson County are $100,000+ for men (30,820 | 15.3%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (15,171 | 7.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Jackson County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less8,037 (4.0%)9,624 (5.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9995,263 (2.6%)6,946 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4996,105 (3.0%)7,683 (4.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9993,564 (1.8%)5,409 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4995,496 (2.7%)7,728 (4.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9993,913 (1.9%)5,886 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4994,191 (2.1%)6,223 (3.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9993,411 (1.7%)5,067 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4994,172 (2.1%)6,211 (3.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9995,453 (2.7%)7,432 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9999,884 (4.9%)12,813 (6.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99912,454 (6.2%)13,203 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99911,275 (5.6%)11,658 (6.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99910,199 (5.1%)10,189 (5.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99911,279 (5.6%)11,324 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9998,960 (4.4%)9,385 (4.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99918,324 (9.1%)14,546 (7.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99914,668 (7.3%)10,992 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99924,056 (11.9%)15,171 (7.9%)
$100,000+30,820 (15.3%)14,154 (7.4%)
Total201,524 (100.0%)191,644 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Jackson County

Average earnings in Jackson County are $54,569 for men and $40,417 for women, a difference of 25.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $82,788, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,108. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $66,433, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,972.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Jackson County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,108$21,972
High School Diploma$42,718$30,780
College or Associate's Degree$51,826$36,249
Bachelor's Degree$69,582$52,912
Graduate Degree$82,788$66,433
Total$54,569$40,417

Family Income in Jackson County

Family Income Brackets in Jackson County

According to the Jackson County family income data, there are 34,649 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3,397 families (2.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Jackson County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005,9453.5%
$10,000 to $14,9993,3972.0%
$15,000 to $24,9998,1534.8%
$25,000 to $34,9999,5125.6%
$35,000 to $49,99917,83410.5%
$50,000 to $74,99929,38417.3%
$75,000 to $99,99925,47715.0%
$100,000 to $149,99934,64920.4%
$150,000 to $199,99919,02311.2%
$200,000+16,4759.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Jackson County

4-person families (29,163 | 17.2%) account for the highest median family income in Jackson County with $99,185 per family, while 2-person families (81,954 | 48.2%) have the highest median income of $38,844 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Jackson County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families81,954 (48.2%)$77,688
3-Person Families37,783 (22.3%)$86,848
4-Person Families29,163 (17.2%)$99,185
5-Person Families12,579 (7.4%)$98,385
6-Person Families5,781 (3.4%)$89,783
7+ Person Families2,589 (1.5%)$96,233
Total169,849 (100.0%)$85,388

Family Income by Number of Earners in Jackson County

The median family income in Jackson County is $85,388, with families comprising 3+ earners (19,005) having the highest median family income of $140,800, while families with no earners (23,142) have the lowest median family income of $49,772, accounting for 11.2% and 13.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Jackson County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners23,142 (13.6%)$49,772
1 Earner54,877 (32.3%)$55,584
2 Earners72,825 (42.9%)$109,094
3+ Earners19,005 (11.2%)$140,800
Total169,849 (100.0%)$85,388

Household Income in Jackson County

Household Income Brackets in Jackson County

With 52,907 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Jackson County, accounting for 17.7% of all households. In contrast, only 12,554 households (4.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Jackson County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00017,0385.7%
$10,000 to $14,99912,5544.2%
$15,000 to $24,99925,1088.4%
$25,000 to $34,99925,4078.5%
$35,000 to $49,99936,16812.1%
$50,000 to $74,99952,90717.7%
$75,000 to $99,99938,85813.0%
$100,000 to $149,99947,52615.9%
$150,000 to $199,99923,3157.8%
$200,000+20,3266.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Jackson County

The median household income in Jackson County is $65,169, with the highest median household income of $74,696 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 103,803 households (34.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $37,155, with 14,039 households (4.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Jackson County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years14,039 (4.7%)$37,155
25 to 44 Years110,177 (36.9%)$71,799
45 to 64 Years103,803 (34.7%)$74,696
65+ Years70,889 (23.7%)$49,672
Total298,908 (100.0%)$65,169

Poverty in Jackson County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Jackson County

With 12.5% poverty level for males and 15.2% for females among the residents of Jackson County, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,052 males (22.8%) and 5,127 females (23.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Jackson County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,514 (20.2%)5,127 (23.7%)
5 Years1,052 (22.8%)982 (19.9%)
6 to 11 Years6,001 (21.2%)5,777 (21.9%)
12 to 14 Years2,428 (17.8%)2,190 (15.8%)
15 Years866 (18.3%)983 (21.2%)
16 and 17 Years1,383 (14.7%)1,360 (15.0%)
18 to 24 Years4,096 (14.3%)6,298 (21.2%)
25 to 34 Years5,617 (10.4%)9,455 (17.1%)
35 to 44 Years3,485 (7.6%)5,794 (12.3%)
45 to 54 Years3,822 (9.2%)4,167 (9.9%)
55 to 64 Years5,605 (12.9%)6,556 (14.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,620 (8.9%)3,359 (9.6%)
75 Years and over1,327 (7.8%)2,909 (11.4%)
Total42,816 (12.5%)54,957 (15.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Jackson County

According to the poverty statistics in Jackson County, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.4% of males and 90.4% 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 Years17,816 (79.8%)16,489 (76.3%)
5 Years3,569 (77.2%)3,948 (80.1%)
6 to 11 Years22,291 (78.8%)20,588 (78.1%)
12 to 14 Years11,203 (82.2%)11,703 (84.2%)
15 Years3,863 (81.7%)3,644 (78.8%)
16 and 17 Years8,010 (85.3%)7,677 (85.0%)
18 to 24 Years24,624 (85.7%)23,457 (78.8%)
25 to 34 Years48,264 (89.6%)45,941 (82.9%)
35 to 44 Years42,291 (92.4%)41,319 (87.7%)
45 to 54 Years37,514 (90.7%)37,764 (90.1%)
55 to 64 Years37,801 (87.1%)40,336 (86.0%)
65 to 74 Years26,747 (91.1%)31,469 (90.4%)
75 Years and over15,672 (92.2%)22,646 (88.6%)
Total299,665 (87.5%)306,981 (84.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Jackson County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Jackson County show that 3.7% or 4,358 of the total 116,615 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 25.4%, comprising of 229 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.9%, which includes 1,985 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Jackson County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children67,101 (97.1%)1,985 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children35,091 (96.7%)1,205 (3.3%)
3 or 4 Children9,392 (90.9%)939 (9.1%)
5 or more Children673 (74.6%)229 (25.4%)
Total112,257 (96.3%)4,358 (3.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Jackson County

According to the poverty data in Jackson County, 11.0% or 1,411 single-father households and 26.6% or 10,727 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 68 households (43.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 370 households (63.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Jackson County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children351 (5.9%)1,417 (9.6%)
1 or 2 Children762 (13.5%)6,106 (31.0%)
3 or 4 Children230 (20.1%)2,834 (53.7%)
5 or more Children68 (43.6%)370 (63.4%)
Total1,411 (11.0%)10,727 (26.6%)

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

The poverty data for Jackson County shows that 4,358 of the married-couple family households (3.7%) and 12,138 of the single-parent households (22.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 229 households (25.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 438 household (59.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Jackson County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,985 (2.9%)1,768 (8.5%)
1 or 2 Children1,205 (3.3%)6,868 (27.1%)
3 or 4 Children939 (9.1%)3,064 (47.7%)
5 or more Children229 (25.4%)438 (59.2%)
Total4,358 (3.7%)12,138 (22.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Jackson County

Employment by Class of Employer in Jackson County

Among the 355,790 employed individuals in Jackson County, private company employees (252,166 | 70.9%), not-for-profit organizations (32,717 | 9.2%), and local government employees (19,664 | 5.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Jackson County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees252,16670.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)9,3842.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)17,3444.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations32,7179.2%
Local Government Employees19,6645.5%
State Government Employees10,4372.9%
Federal Government Employees13,4533.8%
Unpaid Family Workers6250.2%
Total355,790100.0%

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 (567,568), 67.1% or 380,838 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 18,661 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 87.9% or 49,084 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.1% or 1,887 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Jackson County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years15,596 (44.4%)1,887 (12.1%)
20 to 24 Years36,217 (81.0%)2,897 (8.0%)
25 to 29 Years49,084 (87.9%)2,651 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Years46,833 (86.8%)2,014 (4.3%)
35 to 44 Years80,384 (86.2%)3,215 (4.0%)
45 to 54 Years71,515 (85.6%)3,004 (4.2%)
55 to 59 Years33,021 (72.4%)1,321 (4.0%)
60 to 64 Years26,826 (59.0%)590 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years18,509 (28.4%)851 (4.6%)
75 Years and over2,873 (6.4%)75 (2.6%)
Total380,838 (67.1%)18,661 (4.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Jackson County

According to labor force statistics for Jackson County, 81.4% of individuals (307,423) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (377,670) are in the labor force, with 4.2% or 12,912 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 89.6% or 117,092 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.6% or 1,584 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Jackson County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School18,415 (62.0%)2,554 (8.6%)
High School Diploma76,471 (75.1%)6,822 (6.7%)
College / Associate Degree95,716 (82.9%)4,734 (4.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher117,092 (89.6%)2,483 (1.9%)
Total307,423 (81.4%)15,862 (4.2%)

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 (37,517 | 10.4%), Management (35,734 | 9.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (24,462 | 6.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (23,473 | 6.5%), and Business & Financial (22,213 | 6.1%).
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 (84.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (76.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (75.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.2%), Education Instruction & Library (75.8%), and Health Technologists (75.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Jackson County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management19,663 (55.0%)16,071 (45.0%)
Business & Financial9,744 (43.9%)12,469 (56.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science18,591 (76.0%)5,871 (24.0%)
Computers & Mathematics10,362 (75.7%)3,329 (24.3%)
Architecture & Engineering6,420 (84.6%)1,168 (15.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,809 (56.8%)1,374 (43.2%)
Community & Social Service 12,425 (33.1%)25,092 (66.9%)
Education, Arts & Media2,312 (34.3%)4,427 (65.7%)
Legal Services & Support1,838 (42.0%)2,534 (58.0%)
Education Instruction & Library4,591 (24.2%)14,369 (75.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment3,684 (49.5%)3,762 (50.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating5,595 (23.8%)17,878 (76.2%)
Health Technologists3,913 (24.6%)12,009 (75.4%)
Total (Category)66,018 (46.0%)77,381 (54.0%)
Total (Overall)185,670 (51.4%)175,786 (48.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Jackson County are Food Preparation & Serving (19,421 | 5.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (12,113 | 3.4%), Healthcare Support (11,610 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (8,833 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (7,260 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Jackson County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Jackson County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (81.8%), Security & Protection (79.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (77.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (88.2%), Personal Care & Service (75.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Jackson County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,372 (11.8%)10,238 (88.2%)
Security & Protection5,765 (79.4%)1,495 (20.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention3,496 (77.9%)991 (22.1%)
Law Enforcement2,269 (81.8%)504 (18.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving8,955 (46.1%)10,466 (53.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance7,526 (62.1%)4,587 (37.9%)
Personal Care & Service2,148 (24.3%)6,685 (75.7%)
Total (Category)25,766 (43.5%)33,471 (56.5%)
Total (Overall)185,670 (51.4%)175,786 (48.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Jackson County are Office & Administration (43,764 | 12.1%), and Sales & Related (34,653 | 9.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Jackson County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Jackson County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related18,007 (52.0%)16,646 (48.0%)
Office & Administration10,434 (23.8%)33,330 (76.2%)
Total (Category)28,441 (36.3%)49,976 (63.7%)
Total (Overall)185,670 (51.4%)175,786 (48.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Jackson County are Construction & Extraction (18,784 | 5.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (10,117 | 2.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (609 | 0.2%).
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 & Forestry532 (87.4%)77 (12.6%)
Construction & Extraction17,941 (95.5%)843 (4.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair9,265 (91.6%)852 (8.4%)
Total (Category)27,738 (94.0%)1,772 (6.0%)
Total (Overall)185,670 (51.4%)175,786 (48.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Jackson County are Production (18,945 | 5.2%), Material Moving (17,866 | 4.9%), and Transportation (14,082 | 3.9%).
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
Production12,751 (67.3%)6,194 (32.7%)
Transportation12,200 (86.6%)1,882 (13.4%)
Material Moving12,756 (71.4%)5,110 (28.6%)
Total (Category)37,707 (74.1%)13,186 (25.9%)
Total (Overall)185,670 (51.4%)175,786 (48.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Jackson County

Employment Industries in Jackson County

The major employment industries in Jackson County include Health Care & Social Assistance (52,882 | 14.6%), Retail Trade (39,222 | 10.8%), Professional & Scientific (31,937 | 8.8%), Manufacturing (31,725 | 8.8%), and Educational Services (27,627 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries in Jackson County

Employment Industries by Sex in Jackson County

The Jackson County industries that see more men than women are Construction (88.1%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (81.5%), and Transportation & Warehousing (74.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (78.1%), Educational Services (71.3%), and Finance & Insurance (57.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Jackson County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,124 (81.5%)256 (18.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction63 (74.1%)22 (25.9%)
Construction21,519 (88.1%)2,901 (11.9%)
Manufacturing22,396 (70.6%)9,329 (29.4%)
Wholesale Trade6,569 (71.2%)2,664 (28.8%)
Retail Trade20,064 (51.1%)19,158 (48.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing15,719 (74.7%)5,322 (25.3%)
Utilities1,864 (65.7%)974 (34.3%)
Information3,528 (51.5%)3,320 (48.5%)
Finance & Insurance9,324 (42.7%)12,517 (57.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing3,135 (52.7%)2,818 (47.3%)
Professional & Scientific17,392 (54.5%)14,545 (45.5%)
Enterprise Management204 (47.8%)223 (52.2%)
Administrative & Support8,616 (57.9%)6,273 (42.1%)
Educational Services7,923 (28.7%)19,704 (71.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance11,590 (21.9%)41,292 (78.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation4,391 (59.6%)2,972 (40.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services12,532 (47.3%)13,959 (52.7%)
Public Administration8,930 (50.7%)8,674 (49.3%)
Total185,670 (51.4%)175,786 (48.6%)

Education in Jackson County

School Enrollment in Jackson County

The most common levels of schooling among the 165,697 students in Jackson County are middle school (37,757 | 22.8%), high school (35,717 | 21.6%), and elementary school (35,345 | 21.3%).
School Enrollment in Jackson County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool10,7546.5%
Kindergarten9,4485.7%
Elementary School35,34521.3%
Middle School37,75722.8%
High School35,71721.6%
College / Undergraduate26,92416.3%
Graduate / Professional9,7525.9%
Total165,697100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Jackson County

Out of a total of 165,697 students who are enrolled in schools in Jackson County, 27,174 (16.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 138,523 (83.6%) 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 2,960 (39.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 40,767 (89.1% 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 Olds4,549 (60.6%)2,960 (39.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old37,338 (86.7%)5,717 (13.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds40,767 (89.1%)4,973 (10.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds23,028 (85.8%)3,807 (14.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds9,232 (79.9%)2,322 (20.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds10,299 (75.2%)3,398 (24.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds8,062 (79.3%)2,100 (20.7%)
35 Years and over5,249 (73.5%)1,896 (26.5%)
Total138,523 (83.6%)27,174 (16.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Jackson County

Business (37,564 | 21.4%), education (20,809 | 11.9%), science & technology (17,709 | 10.1%), arts & humanities (11,717 | 6.7%), and social sciences (11,566 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 175,348 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 & Mathematics7,1514.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural9,9735.7%
Physical & Health Sciences3,9032.2%
Psychology8,5914.9%
Social Sciences11,5666.6%
Engineering8,9675.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,5070.9%
Science & Technology17,70910.1%
Business37,56421.4%
Education20,80911.9%
Literature & Languages7,0134.0%
Liberal Arts & History9,7115.5%
Visual & Performing Arts9,6515.5%
Communications9,5165.4%
Arts & Humanities11,7176.7%
Total175,348100.0%

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 (78,674, accounting for 43.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (70,073, making up 45.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Jackson County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle5,215 (2.9%)5,604 (3.3%)
1 Vehicle41,074 (22.4%)46,933 (27.4%)
2 Vehicles78,674 (43.0%)70,073 (40.9%)
3 Vehicles37,658 (20.6%)31,672 (18.5%)
4 Vehicles14,624 (8.0%)12,586 (7.3%)
5 or more Vehicles5,891 (3.2%)4,562 (2.7%)
Total183,136 (100.0%)171,430 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Jackson County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Jackson County are 20 to 24 minutes (54,577 commuters, 17.4%), 15 to 19 minutes (52,487 commuters, 16.7%), and 30 to 34 minutes (51,104 commuters, 16.3%).
Commute Time in Jackson County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes6,9312.2%
5 to 9 Minutes29,4789.4%
10 to 14 Minutes40,08712.8%
15 to 19 Minutes52,48716.7%
20 to 24 Minutes54,57717.4%
25 to 29 Minutes28,0308.9%
30 to 34 Minutes51,10416.3%
35 to 39 Minutes10,6603.4%
40 to 44 Minutes10,9123.5%
45 to 59 Minutes18,3695.9%
60 to 89 Minutes6,6842.1%
90 or more Minutes4,1791.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Jackson County

The most common commute times in Jackson County are 20 to 24 minutes (29,249 commuters, 17.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (27,292 commuters, 18.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Jackson County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes3,514 (2.1%)3,417 (2.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes13,840 (8.4%)15,638 (10.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes19,731 (12.0%)20,356 (13.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes25,195 (15.3%)27,292 (18.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes29,249 (17.8%)25,328 (17.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes14,787 (9.0%)13,243 (8.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes29,087 (17.7%)22,017 (14.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes5,546 (3.4%)5,114 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes5,780 (3.5%)5,132 (3.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes11,074 (6.7%)7,295 (4.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes4,315 (2.6%)2,369 (1.6%)
90 or more Minutes2,325 (1.4%)1,854 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Jackson County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Jackson County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (23,320, 14.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (24,492, 16.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Jackson County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM8,036 (4.9%)4,716 (3.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM6,363 (3.9%)3,932 (2.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM8,584 (5.2%)5,487 (3.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM17,990 (10.9%)10,389 (7.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM17,075 (10.4%)14,570 (9.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM21,418 (13.0%)20,528 (13.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM23,320 (14.2%)24,492 (16.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM15,773 (9.6%)16,680 (11.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM7,110 (4.3%)9,239 (6.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM8,833 (5.4%)10,575 (7.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM3,310 (2.0%)4,473 (3.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM2,051 (1.3%)2,045 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM12,312 (7.5%)10,283 (6.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM12,268 (7.5%)11,646 (7.8%)
Total164,443 (100.0%)149,055 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Jackson County

Occupancy by Ownership in Jackson County

Of the total 298,908 dwellings in Jackson County, owner-occupied units account for 174,963 (58.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 123,945 (41.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Jackson County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units174,96358.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units123,94541.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units298,908100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Jackson County

Occupancy by Household Size in Jackson County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household105,34235.2%
2-Person Household96,14632.2%
3-Person Household40,97913.7%
4+ Person Household56,44118.9%
Total Housing Units298,908100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Jackson County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Jackson County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household46,961 (44.6%)58,381 (55.4%)
2-Person Household63,657 (66.2%)32,489 (33.8%)
3-Person Household26,100 (63.7%)14,879 (36.3%)
4+ Person Household38,245 (67.8%)18,196 (32.2%)
Total Housing Units174,963 (58.5%)123,945 (41.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Jackson County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Jackson County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School8,800 (41.5%)12,423 (58.5%)
High School Diploma38,957 (51.6%)36,464 (48.3%)
College/Associate Degree56,167 (57.5%)41,593 (42.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher71,039 (68.0%)33,465 (32.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Jackson County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Jackson County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years72,20624.2%
35 to 44 Years52,01017.4%
45 to 54 Years48,00216.1%
55 to 64 Years55,80118.7%
65 to 74 Years41,28413.8%
75 to 84 Years20,3796.8%
85 Years and Over9,2263.1%
Total298,908100.0%

Housing Finances in Jackson County

Median Income by Occupancy in Jackson County

Median Income by Occupancy in Jackson County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied174,963 (58.5%)$86,215
Renter-Occupied123,945 (41.5%)$42,444
Average298,908 (100.0%)$65,169

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Jackson County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Jackson County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003,274 (1.9%)6,960 (5.6%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,806 (1.0%)5,059 (4.1%)
$10,000 to $14,9993,740 (2.1%)8,723 (7.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9993,644 (2.1%)8,642 (7.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9994,510 (2.6%)8,165 (6.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99910,612 (6.1%)14,732 (11.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99917,561 (10.0%)18,732 (15.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99930,419 (17.4%)22,616 (18.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99925,801 (14.7%)12,971 (10.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99936,379 (20.8%)11,041 (8.9%)
$150,000 or more37,217 (21.3%)6,304 (5.1%)
Total174,963 (100.0%)123,945 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Jackson County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Jackson County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3005,426 (3.1%)3,559 (2.9%)
$300 to $49918,815 (10.7%)4,437 (3.6%)
$500 to $79931,101 (17.8%)15,881 (12.8%)
$800 to $99916,741 (9.6%)24,471 (19.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49944,547 (25.5%)48,321 (39.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99929,333 (16.8%)15,976 (12.9%)
$2,000 to $2,49914,352 (8.2%)4,199 (3.4%)
$2,500 to $2,9997,048 (4.0%)1,146 (0.9%)
$3,000 or more7,600 (4.3%)1,163 (0.9%)
Total174,963 (100.0%)123,945 (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, Detached202,42267.7%
Single Unit, Attached16,1375.4%
2 Unit Apartments8,9233.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments11,0963.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments13,9924.7%
10 or more Apartments43,66714.6%
Mobile Home / Other2,6710.9%
Total298,908100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Jackson County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Jackson County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached161,063 (79.6%)41,359 (20.4%)
Single Unit, Attached5,999 (37.2%)10,138 (62.8%)
2 Unit Apartments1,238 (13.9%)7,685 (86.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments854 (7.7%)10,242 (92.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments558 (4.0%)13,434 (96.0%)
10 or more Apartments3,789 (8.7%)39,878 (91.3%)
Mobile Home / Other1,462 (54.7%)1,209 (45.3%)
Total174,963 (58.5%)123,945 (41.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Jackson County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Jackson County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room622 (0.4%)5,489 (4.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms4,127 (2.4%)30,070 (24.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms40,447 (23.1%)58,698 (47.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms74,810 (42.8%)23,522 (19.0%)
8 or more Rooms54,957 (31.4%)6,166 (5.0%)
Total174,963 (100.0%)123,945 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Jackson County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Jackson County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas142,306 (81.3%)70,259 (56.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3,743 (2.1%)2,469 (2.0%)
Electricity27,285 (15.6%)49,178 (39.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene94 (0.1%)109 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke11 (0.0%)9 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,217 (0.7%)1,007 (0.8%)
No Fuel Used307 (0.2%)914 (0.7%)
Total174,963 (100.0%)123,945 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Jackson County

Household Vehicle Usage in Jackson County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle4,704 (2.7%)18,963 (15.3%)
1 Vehicle48,975 (28.0%)64,280 (51.9%)
2 Vehicles76,531 (43.7%)31,505 (25.4%)
3 or more Vehicles44,753 (25.6%)9,197 (7.4%)
Total174,963 (100.0%)123,945 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Jackson County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Jackson County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units63,602111,361
Median Property Value$166,900$213,500
Median Household Income$62,874$28,286
Monthly Housing Costs$580$7,355
Real Estate Taxes$2,124$2,154

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Jackson County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Jackson County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0007,723 (12.1%)2,920 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $99,99910,642 (16.7%)9,451 (8.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99932,986 (51.9%)68,385 (61.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9998,375 (13.2%)22,561 (20.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,450 (3.8%)5,757 (5.2%)
$750,000 to $999,999901 (1.4%)1,316 (1.2%)
$1,000,000 or more525 (0.8%)971 (0.9%)
Total63,602 (100.0%)111,361 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Jackson County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Jackson County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003,409 (5.4%)1,588 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,9997,803 (12.3%)1,671 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9995,610 (8.8%)4,091 (3.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9998,584 (13.5%)5,002 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99911,533 (18.1%)8,977 (8.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,265 (13.0%)18,886 (17.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9999,467 (14.9%)17,536 (15.8%)
$150,000 or more8,931 (14.0%)26,912 (24.2%)
Total63,602 (100.0%)111,361 (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 2.0x25,608 (40.3%)99,261 (89.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x11,336 (17.8%)47,831 (42.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x7,511 (11.8%)30,053 (27.0%)
4.0x or more18,446 (29.0%)14,610 (13.1%)
Total63,602 (100.0%)111,361 (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 $80012,144 (19.1%)415 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4999,372 (14.7%)7,812 (7.0%)
$800 to $1,49939,855 (62.7%)18,989 (17.1%)
Total63,602 (100.0%)111,361 (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 Years50,644 (92.8%)3,923 (7.2%)
6 to 18 Years110,355 (92.0%)9,572 (8.0%)
19 to 25 Years51,700 (81.1%)12,035 (18.9%)
26 to 34 Years79,687 (81.6%)17,971 (18.4%)
35 to 44 Years76,929 (83.0%)15,795 (17.0%)
45 to 54 Years71,336 (85.7%)11,881 (14.3%)
55 to 64 Years80,241 (88.9%)10,057 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years63,506 (98.9%)689 (1.1%)
75 Years and older42,432 (99.7%)122 (0.3%)
Total626,830 (88.4%)82,045 (11.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Jackson County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Jackson County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born50,644 (92.8%)3,923 (7.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen110,355 (92.0%)9,572 (8.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen51,700 (81.1%)12,035 (18.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Jackson County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Jackson County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00074,189 (79.9%)18,651 (20.1%)
$25,000 to $49,99996,881 (82.1%)21,183 (17.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999104,883 (87.0%)15,615 (13.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99990,094 (89.1%)11,063 (10.9%)
$100,000 and over256,312 (94.6%)14,730 (5.4%)

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 621,887 (40.1%)30,877 (56.6%)
6 to 18 Years39,729 (33.1%)74,571 (62.2%)
19 to 25 Years5,741 (9.0%)47,044 (73.8%)
25 to 34 Years9,172 (9.4%)72,345 (74.1%)
35 to 44 Years9,091 (9.8%)69,835 (75.3%)
45 to 54 Years8,752 (10.5%)64,833 (77.9%)
55 to 64 Years18,576 (20.6%)65,703 (72.8%)
65 to 74 Years59,918 (93.3%)34,118 (53.1%)
75 Years and over41,935 (98.6%)24,556 (57.7%)
Total214,801 (30.3%)483,882 (68.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Jackson County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Jackson County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years117 (0.5%)360 (1.6%)
5 to 17 Years3,768 (6.1%)2,388 (4.0%)
18 to 34 Years6,924 (8.3%)5,925 (6.9%)
35 to 64 Years16,272 (12.5%)20,050 (14.7%)
65 to 74 Years7,504 (25.6%)8,576 (24.6%)
75 Years and over7,784 (45.8%)11,636 (45.5%)

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 Years91 (0.4%)130 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years308 (0.5%)420 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years833 (1.0%)470 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years3,661 (2.8%)2,932 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years2,949 (10.0%)2,062 (5.9%)
75 Years and over4,775 (28.1%)4,044 (15.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Jackson County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years57 (0.3%)245 (1.1%)
5 to 17 Years538 (0.9%)602 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years1,251 (1.5%)1,399 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years3,279 (2.5%)4,224 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,356 (4.6%)1,542 (4.4%)
75 Years and over1,272 (7.5%)2,327 (9.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Jackson County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,138 (5.1%)1,651 (2.8%)
18 to 34 Years4,431 (5.3%)3,888 (4.5%)
35 to 64 Years6,777 (5.2%)7,935 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,688 (5.8%)1,425 (4.1%)
75 Years and over1,785 (10.5%)3,022 (11.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Jackson County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years472 (0.8%)423 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,703 (2.0%)1,033 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years8,223 (6.3%)12,011 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years4,452 (15.2%)5,948 (17.1%)
75 Years and over4,297 (25.3%)8,509 (33.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Jackson County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years640 (1.0%)520 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years857 (1.0%)378 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years2,723 (2.1%)3,853 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,165 (4.0%)1,325 (3.8%)
75 Years and over1,599 (9.4%)2,612 (10.2%)

Technology Access in Jackson County

Computing Device Access in Jackson County

Computing Device Access in Jackson County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop227,91076.2%
Smartphone265,04788.7%
Tablet176,32459.0%
No Computing Device16,7235.6%
Total298,908100.0%

Internet Access in Jackson County

Internet Access in Jackson County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet4760.2%
Broadband Home220,09573.6%
Cellular Data Only35,98312.0%
Satellite Internet14,5764.9%
No Internet35,12111.7%
Total298,908100.0%

Jackson County Summary

Jackson County, Missouri is located in the western portion of the state and is the second most populous county in the state. It is bordered by Clay, Cass, and Platte counties to the north, Lafayette and Johnson counties to the east, and Bates and Cass counties to the south. The county seat is Kansas City, which is also the largest city in the county.

History

Jackson County was established in 1826 and named after President Andrew Jackson. The county was originally part of the Louisiana Purchase and was part of the Missouri Territory until 1821 when it became part of the state of Missouri. The county was initially populated by Native American tribes, including the Osage, Shawnee, and Delaware.
The county was home to several early settlements, including Westport, which was founded in 1833 and is now part of Kansas City. The city of Independence was founded in 1827 and is now the county seat.
The county was a major stop on the Oregon Trail and the Santa Fe Trail, and was also the site of several battles during the Civil War.

Geography

Jackson County covers an area of 877 square miles and is located in the western portion of the state. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern and eastern portions. The county is drained by the Missouri River and its tributaries, including the Blue, Grand, and Little Blue rivers.
The county is home to several state parks, including the Harry S. Truman State Park, the George Washington Carver National Monument, and the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site.

Economy

Jackson County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The county is home to several major employers, including Ford Motor Company, Hallmark Cards, and Cerner Corporation.
The county is also home to several universities and colleges, including the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Rockhurst University, and Avila University.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Jackson County had a population of 674,158. The racial makeup of the county was 68.3% White, 24.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 2.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 4.4% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.
The median household income in the county was $50,867, and the median family income was $60,879. The per capita income was $25,945. About 15.2% of the population was below the poverty line.
Jackson County is home to a large number of immigrants, with the largest groups coming from Mexico, India, and Vietnam. The county is also home to a large number of refugees, with the largest groups coming from Burma, Iraq, and Somalia.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Jackson County?
Total Population of Jackson County is 715,526.
What is the Total Male Population of Jackson County?
Total Male Population of Jackson County is 348,351.
What is the Total Female Population of Jackson County?
Total Female Population of Jackson County is 367,175.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Jackson County?
There are 94.87 Males per 100 Females in Jackson County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Jackson County?
There are 105.40 Females per 100 Males in Jackson County.
What is the Median Population Age in Jackson County?
Median Population Age in Jackson County is 37.0 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 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Jackson County?
Per Capita income in Jackson County is $36,890.
What is the Median Family Income in Jackson County?
Median Family Income in Jackson County is $85,388.
What is the Median Household income in Jackson County?
Median Household Income in Jackson County is $65,169.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Jackson County?
Income or Wage Gap in Jackson County is 25.0%.
Women in Jackson County earn 75.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Jackson County?
Family Income Deficit in Jackson County is $11,479.
Families that are below poverty line in Jackson County earn $11,479 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 380,838 People in the Labor Forcein in Jackson County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Jackson County?
67.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Jackson County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Jackson County?
Unemployment Rate in Jackson County is 4.9%.