Jackson County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jackson County is located in Iowa with a total population of 19,429. It is the 35th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jackson County is 44.2 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jackson County is $71,605. This is 2% lower than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 29% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $170,000. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $195,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Jackson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Jackson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%.