Jackson County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jackson County is located in Georgia with a total population of 80,640. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jackson County is 38.1 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jackson County is $85,012. This is 14% higher than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.3%. This is 39% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $312,700. Housing costs are 15% higher than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jackson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.1% vs 49.8%). The Black or African American population (7.7%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Asian population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

27.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.6%.