Jackson County's estimated 2026 population is 27,818 with a growth rate of 0.18% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County is the 19th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 29,233 and has seen a growth of -4.84% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Jackson County includes 96.32% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (96.32%)
Two or more races (2.65%)
Asian (0.41%)
Other race (0.36%)
Black or African American (0.2%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Native American (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,731 | 96.32% |
| Two or more races | 735 | 2.65% |
| Asian | 115 | 0.41% |
| Other race | 99 | 0.36% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Jackson County's average per capita income is $50,938. Household income levels show a median of $55,671. The poverty rate stands at 17.53%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,111 | - |
| Families | $76,909 | $96,683 |
| Households | $55,671 | $82,704 |
| Non Families | $32,250 | $53,559 |
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