Jackson County's estimated 2026 population is 16,844 with a growth rate of 0.62% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County is the 44th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 18,066 and has seen a growth of -6.76% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.2 years
Female: 40.7 years
Male: 39.4 years
There are 13,376 adults, (2,998 of whom are seniors) in Jackson County.
Female: 8,270 (49.5%)
Male: 8,442 (50.5%)
The racial composition of Jackson County includes 75.22% White, 15.2% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,571 | 75.22% |
| Black or African American | 2,541 | 15.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,171 | 7.01% |
| Other race | 292 | 1.75% |
| Native American | 78 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.35% |
Jackson County's average per capita income is $35,186. Household income levels show a median of $44,218. The poverty rate stands at 21.66%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $68,699 | - |
| Families | $56,059 | $76,601 |
| Households | $44,218 | $64,324 |
| Non Families | $25,972 | $38,395 |
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