Jackson County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Jackson County, Alabama has a population of 53,053, the 27th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $51,908 and the median home value is $159,500. The poverty rate is 17.3%.

Jackson County Quick Facts

Population 53,053

Median Household Income $51,90890% MOE ±$1,987

Median Home Value $159,50090% MOE ±$7,041

Poverty Rate 17.3%90% MOE ±1.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.5%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Median Age 43.5 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 75.1%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.9%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 82.8%

Cities/Places 13

Population 53,053 27th of 67

Median Income $51,908 19% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.3%

Unemployment 4.5%

How Jackson County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	51,852	53,053	+2.3%
Median household income	$51,405	$51,908	No clear change (+1.0%)
Median home value¹	$129,101	$159,500	+23.5%
Median gross rent	$726	$780	No clear change (+7.4%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Jackson

$51,908

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Jackson

$159,500

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.1%

$25K-$50K 25.9%

$50K-$100K 29.8%

$100K+ 22.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

5.9%

$15K-$20K

5.1%

$20K-$25K

5.3%

$25K-$30K

6.3%

$30K-$35K

5.9%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

5.6%

$45K-$50K

4.9%

$50K-$60K

8.0%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

12.4%

$100K-$125K

8.4%

$125K-$150K

5.2%

$150K-$200K

4.1%

$200K+

4.5%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

51.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.1%

Renter 24.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $780/mo 18.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.8%

18-34

19.0%

35-54

25.0%

55-74

26.8%

75+

8.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Jackson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Scottsboro	15,712	$53,929	18.6%	$190,400
Bridgeport	2,246	$34,481	32.7%	$94,000
Stevenson	1,995	$53,958	17.0%	$156,900
Skyline	1,126	$44,307	18.0%	$123,800
Section	1,069	$47,500	22.2%	$156,000
Woodville	947	$54,000	10.9%	$184,600
Hollywood	942	$51,071	13.6%	$113,200
Pisgah	923	$54,167	20.1%	$134,400
Hytop	726	$66,458	11.7%	$144,800
Pleasant Groves	485	$60,759	11.8%	$159,500
Dutton	435	$63,750	17.0%	$113,800
Langston	284	$53,929	27.1%	$337,500
Paint Rock	141	$51,250	5.7%	$75,000

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Population Overview

Jackson County is located in Alabama with a total population of 53,053. It is the 27th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jackson County is 43.5 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jackson County is $51,908. This is 19% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.3%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $159,500. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Jackson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.6%. The Black or African American population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

15.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Jackson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Jackson County, Alabama?

Jackson County has a population of 53,053, making it the 27th most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in Jackson County?

The median household income in Jackson County is $51,908 with a poverty rate of 17.3%.

How many cities are in Jackson County, Alabama?

Jackson County contains 13 Census-designated places.