Jackson County, Florida Demographics 2026

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

Jackson County, Florida has a population of 48,250, the 42nd most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $49,149 and the median home value is $120,800. The poverty rate is 19.5%.

Jackson County Quick Facts

Population 48,250

Median Household Income $49,14990% MOE ±$2,764

Median Home Value $120,80090% MOE ±$6,668

Poverty Rate 19.5%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.5%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Median Age 43.0 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 75.9%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.1%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 83.9%

Cities/Places 11

Population 48,250 42nd of 67

Median Income $49,149 34% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.5%

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	47,945	48,250	+0.6%
Median household income	$49,071	$49,149	No clear change (+0.2%)
Median home value¹	$121,840	$120,800	No clear change (-0.9%)
Median gross rent	$807	$865	No clear change (+7.1%)

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

$49,149

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Jackson

$120,800

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.7%

$25K-$50K 29.2%

$50K-$100K 32.0%

$100K+ 17.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.6%

$10K-$15K

5.2%

$15K-$20K

6.3%

$20K-$25K

4.6%

$25K-$30K

7.2%

$30K-$35K

5.6%

$35K-$40K

5.7%

$40K-$45K

5.5%

$45K-$50K

5.2%

$50K-$60K

9.7%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

12.8%

$100K-$125K

6.5%

$125K-$150K

4.0%

$150K-$200K

3.2%

$200K+

3.4%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

44.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.9%

Renter 24.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $865/mo 21.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.9%

18-34

20.6%

35-54

26.8%

55-74

24.3%

75+

9.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

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

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Jackson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Marianna	7,150	$40,414	22.1%	$98,700
Graceville	2,483	$41,641	21.8%	$120,600
Malone	1,998	$45,000	16.8%	$82,500
Sneads	1,771	$38,889	21.8%	$111,300
Grand Ridge	997	$68,750	14.3%	$106,500
Cottondale	822	$36,959	28.4%	$79,200
Greenwood	803	$46,023	13.8%	$96,400
Alford	354	$49,157	23.4%	N/A
Jacob City	230	$37,917	20.0%	$62,500
Campbellton	217	$50,208	17.1%	$77,100
Bascom	137	$74,000	9.5%	$95,000

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Population Overview

Jackson County is located in Florida with a total population of 48,250. It is the 42nd most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jackson County is 43.0 years. This is about the same as the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jackson County is $49,149. This is 34% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.5%. This is 55% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $120,800. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Jackson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jackson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 25.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (25.2% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (5.4%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.9%.

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 Florida 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, Florida?

Jackson County has a population of 48,250, making it the 42nd most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Jackson County?

The median household income in Jackson County is $49,149 with a poverty rate of 19.5%.

How many cities are in Jackson County, Florida?

Jackson County contains 11 Census-designated places.