Jack County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jack County is located in Texas with a total population of 8,623. It is the 174th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jack County is 41.3 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jack County is $65,693. This is 14% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 9.8%. This is 90% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $174,800. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Jack County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.7% 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 75.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (75.6% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (18.4%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

15.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.3%.