Jackson County's estimated 2026 population is 52,478 with a growth rate of 2.44% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County is the 42nd largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 49,651 and has seen a growth of 5.69% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Jackson County includes 66.62% White, 25.41% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (66.62%)
Black or African American (25.41%)
Two or more races (5.55%)
Other race (1.42%)
Asian (0.6%)
Native American (0.29%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,746 | 66.62% |
| Black or African American | 12,107 | 25.41% |
| Two or more races | 2,645 | 5.55% |
| Other race | 677 | 1.42% |
| Asian | 287 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 140 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Jackson County's average per capita income is $37,194. Household income levels show a median of $47,327. The poverty rate stands at 18.82%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,514 | - |
| Families | $58,844 | $78,092 |
| Households | $47,327 | $63,425 |
| Non Families | $29,073 | $37,011 |
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