Jackson County's estimated 2026 population is 736,865 with a growth rate of 0.53% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County is the 2nd largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 674,854 and has seen a growth of 9.19% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37 years
Female: 38 years
Male: 36.1 years
There are 552,217 adults, (114,304 of whom are seniors) in Jackson County.
Female: 370,425 (51.4%)
Male: 349,551 (48.6%)
The racial composition of Jackson County includes 61.52% White, 22.17% Black or African American, 3.94% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 442,912 | 61.52% |
| Black or African American | 159,603 | 22.17% |
| Two or more races | 71,124 | 9.88% |
| Other race | 28,391 | 3.94% |
| Asian | 13,214 | 1.84% |
| Native American | 2,949 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,783 | 0.25% |
Jackson County's average per capita income is $50,276. Household income levels show a median of $68,577. The poverty rate stands at 14.09%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $112,353 | $136,842 |
| Families | $90,585 | $113,966 |
| Households | $68,577 | $92,204 |
| Non Families | $44,186 | $60,594 |
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