Jackson County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Name: Jackson County, Arkansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Jackson County, Arkansas has a population of 16,712, the 44th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $44,218 and the median home value is $98,300. The poverty rate is 21.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Jackson County Quick Facts

Population 16,712

Median Household Income $44,218

Median Home Value $98,300

Poverty Rate 21.7%

Unemployment Rate 9.8%

Median Age 40.2 years

Homeownership Rate 65.5%

Affordability Ratio 2.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.7%

High School Graduation 84.9%

Cities/Places 11

Population 16,712 44th of 75

Median Income $44,218 27% lower than state

Poverty Rate 21.7%

Unemployment 9.8%

How Jackson County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	16,775	16,712	-0.4%
Median household income	$41,215	$44,218	+7.3%
Median home value	$87,300	$98,300	+12.6%

Median Household Income

Jackson

$44,218

$60,773

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Jackson

$98,300

$188,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 28.4%

$25K-$50K 26.0%

$50K-$100K 28.7%

$100K+ 16.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

9.2%

$10K-$15K

5.7%

$15K-$20K

7.8%

$20K-$25K

5.7%

$25K-$30K

6.1%

$30K-$35K

7.1%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

5.3%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

8.0%

$60K-$75K

10.2%

$75K-$100K

10.6%

$100K-$125K

6.2%

$125K-$150K

3.1%

$150K-$200K

2.8%

$200K+

4.8%

Employment

9.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

46.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.5%

Renter 34.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $668/mo 18.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.0%

18-34

23.0%

35-54

26.6%

55-74

23.5%

75+

6.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 51 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Jackson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Newport	8,024	$34,764	30.4%	$162,600
Tuckerman	1,442	$45,484	15.3%	$102,500
Diaz	1,337	$49,120	25.1%	$87,200
Swifton	1,101	$58,000	29.4%	$80,000
Grubbs	431	$78,750	17.8%	N/A
Campbell Station	311	$61,875	12.0%	$95,100
Weldon	136	$54,583	1.5%	N/A
Jacksonport	115	$40,104	27.8%	$80,600
Tupelo	86	$153,750	22.1%	$84,300
Beedeville	44	N/A	18.2%	$72,100
Amagon	31	N/A	22.6%	N/A

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Population Overview

Jackson County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 16,712. It is the 44th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jackson County is 40.2 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jackson County is $44,218. This is 27% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.7%. This is 35% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 9.8%. This is 98% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $98,300. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Jackson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jackson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

14.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.9%.

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 Arkansas 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, Arkansas?

Jackson County has a population of 16,712, making it the 44th most populous county in Arkansas.

What is the median income in Jackson County?

The median household income in Jackson County is $44,218 with a poverty rate of 21.7%.

How many cities are in Jackson County, Arkansas?

Jackson County contains 11 Census-designated places.