Jackson County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Jackson County, Georgia has a population of 84,757, the 31st most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $89,544 and the median home value is $345,000. The poverty rate is 7.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Jackson County Quick Facts
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 | 80,640 | 84,757 | +5.1% |
| Median household income | $85,012 | $89,544 | +5.3% |
| Median home value | $312,700 | $345,000 | +10.3% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 14,990 | $109,828 | 5.6% | $377,300 |
| Commerce | 8,013 | $60,961 | 8.3% | $239,900 |
| Hoschton | 4,534 | $97,083 | 9.7% | $386,300 |
| Pendergrass | 3,435 | $90,341 | 4.2% | $329,700 |
| Nicholson | 2,335 | $52,147 | 11.5% | $197,800 |
| Maysville | 2,086 | $61,495 | 12.9% | $253,400 |
| Arcade | 1,704 | $68,375 | 9.7% | $234,600 |
| Talmo | 369 | $75,000 | 12.7% | $300,000 |
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Population Overview
Jackson County is located in Georgia with a total population of 84,757. It is the 31st most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Jackson County is 38.1 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Jackson County is $89,544. This is 16% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also 11% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.3%. This is 45% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $345,000. Housing costs are 14% higher than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Jackson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (75.8% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (7.6%) is well below the state average of 30.7%.
Education
27.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.7%.
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 Georgia 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, Georgia?
Jackson County has a population of 84,757, making it the 31st most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Jackson County?
The median household income in Jackson County is $89,544 with a poverty rate of 7.3%.
How many cities are in Jackson County, Georgia?
Jackson County contains 8 Census-designated places.