Jackson County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jackson County is located in Indiana with a total population of 46,319. It is the 31st most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jackson County is 38.8 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jackson County is $70,208. This is about average than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.2%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $174,500. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Jackson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jackson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.6%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (13.6% vs 8.4%).

Education

20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.2%.