Jackson County's 2026 population is estimated at 54,494, reflecting a 0.66% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Jackson County is the 27th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 53,207 and has grown 2.42% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.5 years
Female: 44 years
Male: 43.1 years
There are 42,018 adults, (11,082 of whom are seniors) in Jackson County.
Female: 26,898 (50.7%)
Male: 26,155 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Jackson County includes 88.37% White, 3.17% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,884 | 88.37% |
| Two or more races | 2,578 | 4.86% |
| Black or African American | 1,680 | 3.17% |
| Other race | 1,390 | 2.62% |
| Native American | 254 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 253 | 0.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.03% |
Jackson County 's average per capita income is $40,137. Household income levels show a median of $51,908. The poverty rate stands at 17.26%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,369 | $95,964 |
| Families | $66,131 | $84,980 |
| Households | $51,908 | $70,531 |
| Non Families | $29,285 | $40,133 |
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