Jackson County's estimated 2026 population is 13,798 with a growth rate of 1.62% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County is the 79th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 13,476 and has seen a growth of 2.39% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Jackson County includes 96.93% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Native American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
White (96.93%)
Two or more races (2.48%)
Black or African American (0.23%)
Native American (0.22%)
Asian (0.11%)
Other race (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,604 | 96.93% |
| Two or more races | 322 | 2.48% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.11% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Jackson County's average per capita income is $37,249. Household income levels show a median of $41,410. The poverty rate stands at 23.02%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $65,337 | - |
| Families | $53,487 | $65,480 |
| Households | $41,410 | $54,146 |
| Non Families | $17,599 | $27,763 |
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