Jack County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Jack County, Texas has a population of 8,882, the 173rd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $68,079 and the median home value is $251,200. The poverty rate is 13.0%.

Jack County Quick Facts

Population 8,882

Median Household Income $68,07990% MOE ±$9,113

Median Home Value $251,20090% MOE ±$24,118

Poverty Rate 13.0%90% MOE ±3.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 9.6%90% MOE ±3.5 pts

Median Age 40.0 years90% MOE ±4.8 years

Homeownership Rate 72.2%90% MOE ±5.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.5%90% MOE ±3.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 81.2%

Cities/Places 3

Population 8,882 173rd of 254

Median Income $68,079 13% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.0%

Unemployment 9.6%

How Jack County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	8,852	8,882	+0.3%
Median household income	$64,052	$68,079	No clear change (+6.3%)
Median home value¹	$106,210	$251,200	+136.5%
Median gross rent	$796	$960	No clear change (+20.6%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Jack

$68,079

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Jack

$251,200

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.9%

$25K-$50K 20.2%

$50K-$100K 30.3%

$100K+ 30.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.4%

$10K-$15K

2.9%

$15K-$20K

6.7%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

4.9%

$30K-$35K

2.1%

$35K-$40K

4.5%

$40K-$45K

5.2%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

11.4%

$75K-$100K

11.8%

$100K-$125K

6.7%

$125K-$150K

6.3%

$150K-$200K

10.7%

$200K+

6.9%

Employment

9.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

48.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.2%

Renter 27.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $960/mo 16.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.5%

18-34

23.8%

35-54

24.5%

55-74

21.5%

75+

7.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Jack County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Jacksboro	4,334	$55,040	21.8%	$259,700
Bryson	659	$75,779	5.8%	$58,400
Perrin	249	$67,569	16.9%	N/A

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Population Overview

Jack County is located in Texas with a total population of 8,882. It is the 173rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jack County is 40.0 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jack County is $68,079. This is 13% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 9.6%. This is 82% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $251,200. Housing costs are 11% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jack County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (74.7% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (18.7%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Jack County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas 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 Jack County, Texas?

Jack County has a population of 8,882, making it the 173rd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Jack County?

The median household income in Jack County is $68,079 with a poverty rate of 13.0%.

How many cities are in Jack County, Texas?

Jack County contains 3 Census-designated places.