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Jackson County

State:
Arkansas
County Seat:
Newport

Jackson County's estimated 2025 population is 17,044 with a growth rate of 0.77% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County is the 43rd largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 18,066 and has seen a growth of -5.66% since that time.

17,044
Total Population
27
Population Density (mi²)
43
Population Rank (State)
130 0.77%
Annual Population Growth

Jackson County Population

Jackson County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Jackson County includes 75.72% White, 14.71% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White12,70275.72%
Black or African American2,46814.71%
Two or more races1,2087.2%
Other race2571.53%
Native American860.51%
Asian540.32%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Jackson County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Jackson County's average per capita income is $32,610. Household income levels show a median of $41,215. The poverty rate stands at 21.2%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$70,417-
Families$55,253$75,419
Households$41,215$60,764
Non Families$22,658$33,349

$32,610

Average Income

$41,215

Median Household Income

21.2%

Poverty Rate