Jackson County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jackson County is located in Texas with a total population of 15,081. It is the 138th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jackson County is 42.1 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jackson County is $61,752. This is 19% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $175,500. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Jackson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jackson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 32.8%. The Black or African American population (5.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

15.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% 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 83.0%.