Jackson County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jackson County is located in Kansas with a total population of 13,277. It is the 35th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jackson County is 41.0 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jackson County is $72,703. This is about average than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 1.8%. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $193,600. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Jackson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jackson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.3%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.3%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

21.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.0%.