Jackson County's estimated 2026 population is 48,686 with a growth rate of 1.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County is the 30th largest county in Indiana. The 2010 population was 42,584 and has seen a growth of 14.33% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Jackson County includes 81.57% White, 5.53% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (81.57%)
Two or more races (8.74%)
Other race (5.53%)
Asian (2.2%)
Black or African American (1.11%)
Native American (0.8%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,783 | 81.57% |
| Two or more races | 4,050 | 8.74% |
| Other race | 2,560 | 5.53% |
| Asian | 1,020 | 2.2% |
| Black or African American | 515 | 1.11% |
| Native American | 369 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Jackson County's average per capita income is $46,803. Household income levels show a median of $70,208. The poverty rate stands at 11.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,220 | $108,372 |
| Families | $83,584 | $97,031 |
| Households | $70,208 | $85,011 |
| Non Families | $40,677 | $53,523 |
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