Jackson County's estimated 2026 population is 16,521 with a growth rate of -0.46% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County is the 44th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 18,066 and has seen a growth of -8.55% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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 and multiracial populations.
White (75.72%)
Black or African American (14.71%)
Two or more races (7.2%)
Other race (1.53%)
Native American (0.51%)
Asian (0.32%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,702 | 75.72% |
| Black or African American | 2,468 | 14.71% |
| Two or more races | 1,208 | 7.2% |
| Other race | 257 | 1.53% |
| Native American | 86 | 0.51% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.32% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $70,417 | - |
| Families | $55,253 | $75,419 |
| Households | $41,215 | $60,764 |
| Non Families | $22,658 | $33,349 |
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