Jackson County's estimated 2026 population is 27,404 with a growth rate of -0.17% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County is the 20th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 29,233 and has seen a growth of -6.26% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.4 years
Female: 45.4 years
Male: 41.9 years
There are 21,763 adults, (5,887 of whom are seniors) in Jackson County.
Female: 13,855 (50%)
Male: 13,850 (50%)
The racial composition of Jackson County includes 95.89% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,567 | 95.89% |
| Two or more races | 813 | 2.93% |
| Other race | 155 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 110 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.05% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.03% |
Jackson County's average per capita income is $49,633. Household income levels show a median of $58,845. The poverty rate stands at 18.45%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,790 | - |
| Families | $80,299 | $94,823 |
| Households | $58,845 | $81,933 |
| Non Families | $33,090 | $56,287 |
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