Jackson County, Georgia Population 2022
Jackson County, Georgia's estimated population is 80,933 with a growth rate of 3.39% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County, Georgia is the 34th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 60,696 and has seen a growth of 33.34% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 7,736 | 0.00% | |
| 1810 | 10,569 | 2,833 | 36.62% |
| 1820 | 8,355 | -2,214 | -20.95% |
| 1830 | 9,004 | 649 | 7.77% |
| 1840 | 8,522 | -482 | -5.35% |
| 1850 | 9,768 | 1,246 | 14.62% |
| 1860 | 10,605 | 837 | 8.57% |
| 1870 | 11,181 | 576 | 5.43% |
| 1880 | 16,297 | 5,116 | 45.76% |
| 1890 | 19,176 | 2,879 | 17.67% |
| 1900 | 24,039 | 4,863 | 25.36% |
| 1910 | 30,169 | 6,130 | 25.50% |
| 1920 | 24,654 | -5,515 | -18.28% |
| 1930 | 21,609 | -3,045 | -12.35% |
| 1940 | 20,089 | -1,520 | -7.03% |
| 1950 | 18,997 | -1,092 | -5.44% |
| 1960 | 18,499 | -498 | -2.62% |
| 1970 | 21,093 | 2,594 | 14.02% |
| 1980 | 25,343 | 4,250 | 20.15% |
| 1990 | 30,005 | 4,662 | 18.40% |
| 2010 | 60,696 | 30,691 | 102.29% |
| 2011 | 60,974 | 278 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 60,844 | -130 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 61,268 | 424 | 0.70% |
| 2014 | 62,101 | 833 | 1.36% |
| 2015 | 63,418 | 1,317 | 2.12% |
| 2016 | 65,061 | 1,643 | 2.59% |
| 2017 | 67,644 | 2,583 | 3.97% |
| 2018 | 70,325 | 2,681 | 3.96% |
| 2019 | 72,977 | 2,652 | 3.77% |
| 2020 | 75,629 | 2,652 | 3.63% |
| 2021 | 78,281 | 2,652 | 3.51% |
| 2022 | 80,933 | 2,652 | 3.39% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60,046 | 85.21% |
| Black or African American | 4,912 | 6.97% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 11 | 0.02% |
| Asian | 1,255 | 1.78% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race | 1,797 | 2.55% |
| Two or More Races | 2,422 | 3.44% |
Jackson County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,268 | 2.87 | 79 |
| Married | 15,314 | 3.3 | 86.8 |
| Male | 1,069 | 2.84 | 79.8 |
| Female | 2,801 | 3.39 | 56.7 |
| Non Family | 5,084 | 1.3 | 67.6 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,450 | 5.14% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,535 | 9.52% |
| High School Graduate | 15,289 | 32.09% |
| Some College | 10,017 | 21.03% |
| Associates Degree | 4,173 | 8.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,644 | 16.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,534 | 7.42% |
Jackson County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 1,200 | 1,077 | 375 |
| White | 39,448 | 34,313 | 9,779 |
| Black | 3,400 | 2,797 | 598 |
| Hispanic | 3,238 | 2,430 | 518 |
| Asian | 863 | 594 | 106 |
| Other Race | 1,002 | 606 | 108 |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | |
| Native American | 7 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 31.25%.
$41,060
Average Earnings
$49,498
Average Male
$32,579
Average Female
Jackson County, Georgia Language by Age
Jackson County, Georgia Language
91.56% of Jackson County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 8.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.05% of the population.
Jackson County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,669 | 946 | 16.69% |
| Black | 4,765 | 761 | 15.97% |
| Multiple | 2,318 | 265 | 11.43% |
| White | 56,358 | 4,679 | 8.30% |
| Asian | 1,250 | 1 | 0.08% |
| Other | 296 | NaN% |
9.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.33%
Male Poverty Rate
10.35%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jackson County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jackson County, Georgia is Hispanic, with 16.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jackson County, Georgia is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.20%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.83%.
Jackson County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
58.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.9%
Male Marriage Rate
56.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Jackson County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
Jackson County, Georgia 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.
Jackson County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,878 | 8.54% |
| Black | 228 | 6.13% |
| 2+ Races | 135 | 9.92% |
| Hispanic | 198 | 5.42% |
Jackson County, Georgia Veterans by Education
4.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
66.42%
Born in Jackson County, Georgia
95.23%
Native Born
4.77%
Foreign Born
2.24%
Non Citizen
2.53%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.23% of Jackson County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 66.42% having been born in Georgia. 2.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990