Jackson County's estimated 2025 population is 27,445 with a growth rate of -0.27% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County is the 20th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 29,233 and has seen a growth of -6.12% 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
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
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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