Jackson County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jackson County is located in Colorado with a total population of 1,422. It is the 60th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jackson County is 51.5 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 37.5 years. 12.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jackson County is $41,809. This is 55% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 47% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.2%. This is 94% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 9.5%. This is 112% higher than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $250,000. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 6.0x. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jackson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.3%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

27.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.5%.