Jackson County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jackson County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 24,730. It is the 36th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jackson County is 35.0 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jackson County is $61,497. This is 3% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.0%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $145,000. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Jackson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jackson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (24.6% vs 12.3%).

Education

24.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.7%.