Jackson County, Ohio Demographics 2026
Jackson County, Ohio has a population of 32,650, the 71st most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $57,106 and the median home value is $150,700. The poverty rate is 18.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Jackson County Quick Facts
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.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,588 | 32,650 | +0.2% |
| Median household income | $58,409 | $57,106 | -2.2% |
| Median home value | $140,400 | $150,700 | +7.3% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
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Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Jackson County
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Population Overview
Jackson County is located in Ohio with a total population of 32,650. It is the 71st most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Jackson County is 40.0 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Jackson County is $57,106. This is 20% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.5%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $150,700. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Jackson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Jackson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.0%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 4.8%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.
Education
15.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.5%.
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 Ohio 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, Ohio?
Jackson County has a population of 32,650, making it the 71st most populous county in Ohio.
What is the median income in Jackson County?
The median household income in Jackson County is $57,106 with a poverty rate of 18.5%.
How many cities are in Jackson County, Ohio?
Jackson County contains 4 Census-designated places.