Jackson County's estimated 2026 population is 13,356 with a growth rate of 0.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County is the 80th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 13,476 and has seen a growth of -0.89% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.8 years
Female: 40.4 years
Male: 41.6 years
There are 9,975 adults, (2,378 of whom are seniors) in Jackson County.
Female: 6,707 (51.3%)
Male: 6,379 (48.7%)
The racial composition of Jackson County includes 96.81% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Native American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,668 | 96.81% |
| Two or more races | 360 | 2.75% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.05% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.02% |
Jackson County's average per capita income is $38,429. Household income levels show a median of $40,000. The poverty rate stands at 19.46%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $65,417 | - |
| Families | $56,758 | $68,469 |
| Households | $40,000 | $55,900 |
| Non Families | $16,170 | $26,814 |
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