Jackson County, Texas Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Jackson County, Texas has a population of 15,152, the 138th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $65,414 and the median home value is $203,900. The poverty rate is 14.1%.
Jackson County Quick Facts
How Jackson 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 | 14,816 | 15,152 | +2.3% |
| Median household income | $77,296 | $65,414 | -15.4% |
| Median home value¹ | $140,301 | $203,900 | +45.3% |
| Median gross rent | $1,017 | $1,065 | No clear change (+4.8%) |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 56.9%
- Black: 6.6%
- Hispanic: 33.4%
- Asian: 1.4%
- Other: 0.3%
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 16.4%
- HS Diploma: 35.5%
- Some College: 21.6%
- Associate's: 9.9%
- Bachelor's: 12.9%
- Graduate+: 3.7%
Cities & Places in Jackson County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edna | 6,027 | $59,600 | 24.6% | $117,800 |
| Ganado | 1,534 | $57,315 | 15.1% | $180,700 |
| Vanderbilt | 440 | N/A | 0.0% | $107,600 |
| Lolita | 217 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| La Ward | 178 | N/A | 44.4% | $90,000 |
Explore Texas Rankings
Population Overview
Jackson County is located in Texas with a total population of 15,152. It is the 138th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Jackson County is 41.7 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Jackson County is $65,414. This is 17% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. The median home value is $203,900. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% 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 56.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 33.4%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% 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 83.6%.
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 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 Jackson County, Texas?
Jackson County has a population of 15,152, making it the 138th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Jackson County?
The median household income in Jackson County is $65,414 with a poverty rate of 14.1%.
How many cities are in Jackson County, Texas?
Jackson County contains 5 Census-designated places.