Jackson County's 2026 population is estimated at 19,464, reflecting a 0.19% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Jackson County is the 34th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 19,831 and has grown -1.85% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.7 years
Female: 47.5 years
Male: 42.2 years
There are 15,087 adults, (4,304 of whom are seniors) in Jackson County.
Female: 9,513 (49.1%)
Male: 9,877 (50.9%)
The racial composition of Jackson County includes 95% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,420 | 95% |
| Two or more races | 521 | 2.69% |
| Black or African American | 189 | 0.97% |
| Other race | 135 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 90 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.07% |
Jackson County 's average per capita income is $48,708. Household income levels show a median of $74,186. The poverty rate stands at 9.65%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,408 | - |
| Families | $88,716 | $118,087 |
| Households | $74,186 | $96,004 |
| Non Families | $42,633 | $50,917 |
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