Jackson County's estimated 2026 population is 19,225 with a growth rate of -0.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County is the 35th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 19,831 and has seen a growth of -3.06% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.7 years
Female: 47.5 years
Male: 42.2 years
There are 15,087 adults, (4,304 of whom are seniors) in Jackson County.
Female: 9,513 (49.1%)
Male: 9,877 (50.9%)
The racial composition of Jackson County includes 95% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,420 | 95% |
| Two or more races | 521 | 2.69% |
| Black or African American | 189 | 0.97% |
| Other race | 135 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 90 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.07% |
Jackson County's average per capita income is $48,708. Household income levels show a median of $74,186. The poverty rate stands at 9.65%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,408 | - |
| Families | $88,716 | $118,087 |
| Households | $74,186 | $96,004 |
| Non Families | $42,633 | $50,917 |
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