State
County
Land Area (mi²)
7.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
620.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.81% (36)
Growth Since 2010
-1.22% (-55)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Jacksboro, Texas Population 2021
4,456
Jacksboro is a city located in Jack County Texas. It is also the county seat of Jack County. With a 2020 population of 4,456, it is the 397th largest city in Texas and the 5096th largest city in the United States . Jacksboro is currently growing at a rate of 0.81% annually but its population has decreased by -1.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,511 in 2010. Spanning over 8 miles, Jacksboro has a population density of 620 people per square mile.
The average household income in Jacksboro is $56,423 with a poverty rate of 24.63%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $728 per month, and the median house value is $76,000. The median age in Jacksboro is 34.9 years, 32.4 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
Jacksboro Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jacksborowas:
- White: 87.42%
- Black or African American: 9.73%
- Other race: 1.55%
- Two or more races: 1.30%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Jacksboro, Texas is 4,456 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 4,456.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 4,511.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,828 | 87.42% |
| Black or African American | 426 | 9.73% |
| Some Other Race | 68 | 1.55% |
| Two or More Races | 57 | 1.30% |
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Jacksboro Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,327 | 2.44 | 78.4 |
| Married | 655 | 3.21 | 95 |
| Non Family | 414 | 1.14 | 65.9 |
| Female | 191 | 2.47 | 41.4 |
| Male | 67 | 3.01 | 100 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 321 | 10.94% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 408 | 13.91% |
| High School Graduate | 1,154 | 39.33% |
| Some College | 541 | 18.44% |
| Associates Degree | 140 | 4.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 183 | 6.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 187 | 6.37% |
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Jacksboro Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,000 | 1,663 | 301 |
| Hispanic | 605 | 303 | 21 |
| Black | 272 | 216 | 48 |
| Other Race | 57 | 20 | |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 83.15%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 17.65%.
Jacksboro Language by Age
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Jacksboro Language
78.69% of Jacksboro residents speak only English, while 21.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.07% of the population.
Jacksboro Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,417 | 559 | 23.13% |
| Hispanic | 726 | 205 | 28.24% |
| Other | 68 | 22 | 32.35% |
| Black | 79 | 13 | 16.46% |
24.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.22%
Male Poverty Rate
26.76%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jacksboro
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jacksboro is Other, with 32.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jacksboro is Black, with 16.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.89%.
Jacksboro Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.8%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Jacksboro Married by Age and Sex
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Jacksboro Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Jacksboro Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 111 | 3.78% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0.87% |
| Other Race | 7 | 12.28% |
Jacksboro Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
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34.7%
Labor Force Participation
32.8%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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69.65%
Born in Jacksboro
90.80%
Native Born
9.20%
Foreign Born
6.71%
Non Citizen
2.49%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.80% of Jacksboro residents were born in the United States, with 69.65% having been born in Texas. 6.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,456 | 36 | 0.81% |
| 2020 | 4,420 | 36 | 0.82% |
| 2019 | 4,384 | 36 | 0.83% |
| 2018 | 4,348 | -15 | -0.34% |
| 2017 | 4,363 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2016 | 4,360 | -52 | -1.18% |
| 2015 | 4,412 | -8 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 4,420 | -43 | -0.96% |
| 2013 | 4,463 | -17 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 4,480 | -19 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 4,499 | 9 | 0.20% |
| 2010 | 4,490 | -43 | -0.10% |
| 2000 | 4,533 | 1,183 | 3.07% |
| 1990 | 3,350 | -650 | -1.76% |
| 1980 | 4,000 | 446 | 1.19% |
| 1970 | 3,554 | -262 | -0.71% |
| 1960 | 3,816 | 865 | 2.60% |
| 1950 | 2,951 | 0.00% |