Jackson County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jackson County is located in Alabama with a total population of 52,839. It is the 27th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jackson County is 43.4 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jackson County is $49,454. This is 20% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $145,800. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Jackson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Jackson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.4%. The Black or African American population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 25.9%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

15.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.1%.