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Jackson County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Jackson County, Missouri has a population of 719,976, the 2nd most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $68,577 and the median home value is $230,500. The poverty rate is 14.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Jackson County Quick Facts

Population 719,976
Median Household Income $68,577
Median Home Value $230,500
Poverty Rate 14.1%
Unemployment Rate 4.7%
Median Age 37.0 years
Homeownership Rate 59.1%
Affordability Ratio 3.4x
Bachelor's Degree+ 34.0%
High School Graduation 91.7%
Cities/Places 21
Population 719,976 2nd of 115
Median Income $68,577 3% lower than state
Poverty Rate 14.1%
Unemployment 4.7%

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.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population717,021719,976+0.4%
Median household income$67,178$68,577+2.1%
Median home value$213,300$230,500+8.1%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.0%
$25K-$50K 19.9%
$50K-$100K 30.2%
$100K+ 32.9%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.9%
$10K-$15K
3.7%
$15K-$20K
3.6%
$20K-$25K
3.9%
$25K-$30K
3.5%
$30K-$35K
3.8%
$35K-$40K
4.7%
$40K-$45K
4.0%
$45K-$50K
3.9%
$50K-$60K
7.1%
$60K-$75K
10.2%
$75K-$100K
13.0%
$100K-$125K
9.8%
$125K-$150K
6.9%
$150K-$200K
8.3%
$200K+
7.9%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.0%|National: 5.2%
66.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 59.1%
Renter 40.9%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.4x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,197/mo 20.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

58out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 40 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Jackson County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Kansas City510,612$69,16614.6%$242,900
Independence121,740$60,33915.8%$172,900
Lee's Summit103,656$102,5315.7%$340,900
Blue Springs59,965$88,9207.0%$263,100
Raytown29,445$68,84012.5%$182,900
Grandview26,527$53,44717.9%$188,500
Grain Valley16,271$89,6499.8%$283,800
Pleasant Hill8,847$95,6026.0%$278,400
Oak Grove8,538$75,1028.6%$215,500
Greenwood6,013$107,2503.2%$286,100
Sugar Creek3,249$62,16514.6%$136,600
Buckner2,914$87,35012.1%$197,600
Lake Lotawana2,442$165,9622.3%$564,100
Lone Jack1,412$121,3895.5%$330,100
Blue Summit1,156$58,81336.5%$33,500
Lake Tapawingo706$104,8214.5%$365,100
Sibley369$105,62511.7%$161,400
Tarsney Lakes214$2,49937.4%N/A
Unity Village121$63,75012.2%N/A
Levasy104$82,29217.3%$193,800
River Bend4N/A0.0%N/A

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Population Overview

Jackson County is located in Missouri with a total population of 719,976. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 21 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jackson County is 37.0 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jackson County is $68,577. This is 3% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $230,500. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $230,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 59.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jackson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 22.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (22.0% vs 10.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (11.4% vs 5.2%).

Education

34.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Jackson County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.7%.

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 Missouri 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, Missouri?

Jackson County has a population of 719,976, making it the 2nd most populous county in Missouri.

What is the median income in Jackson County?

The median household income in Jackson County is $68,577 with a poverty rate of 14.1%.

How many cities are in Jackson County, Missouri?

Jackson County contains 21 Census-designated places.