Jackson County's estimated 2026 population is 20,965 with a growth rate of -0.16% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County is the 51st largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 20,464 and has seen a growth of 2.45% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.4 years
Female: 44.8 years
Male: 41.9 years
There are 16,563 adults, (4,292 of whom are seniors) in Jackson County.
Female: 9,730 (46.4%)
Male: 11,251 (53.6%)
The racial composition of Jackson County includes 85.96% White, 4.77% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,036 | 85.96% |
| Two or more races | 1,082 | 5.16% |
| Native American | 1,000 | 4.77% |
| Black or African American | 448 | 2.14% |
| Other race | 301 | 1.43% |
| Asian | 103 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.05% |
Jackson County's average per capita income is $42,460. Household income levels show a median of $68,110. The poverty rate stands at 12.36%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,449 | - |
| Families | $81,860 | $102,189 |
| Households | $68,110 | $84,451 |
| Non Families | $36,202 | $49,119 |
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