Jackson County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jackson County is located in Florida with a total population of 47,652. It is the 42nd most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jackson County is 42.9 years. This is about average than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jackson County is $47,327. This is 34% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 40% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.8%. This is 49% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $113,900. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $325,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Jackson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jackson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 25.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (25.3% vs 14.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 26.8%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.8%.

Education

14.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.2%.