Jackson County's estimated 2026 population is 741,520 with a growth rate of 0.96% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County is the 2nd largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 674,854 and has seen a growth of 9.88% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Jackson County includes 62.74% White, 22.51% Black or African American, 4.13% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (62.74%)
Black or African American (22.51%)
Two or more races (8.16%)
Other race (4.13%)
Asian (1.79%)
Native American (0.38%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.29%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 449,853 | 62.74% |
| Black or African American | 161,426 | 22.51% |
| Two or more races | 58,509 | 8.16% |
| Other race | 29,604 | 4.13% |
| Asian | 12,853 | 1.79% |
| Native American | 2,721 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2,055 | 0.29% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Jackson County's average per capita income is $49,219. Household income levels show a median of $67,178. The poverty rate stands at 13.83%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $109,742 | $132,165 |
| Families | $88,669 | $110,975 |
| Households | $67,178 | $89,895 |
| Non Families | $42,993 | $58,800 |
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