Jackson County's estimated 2026 population is 21,205 with a growth rate of 0.42% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County is the 50th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 20,464 and has seen a growth of 3.62% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Jackson County includes 86.15% White, 5.01% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (86.15%)
Two or more races (5.24%)
Native American (5.01%)
Black or African American (1.67%)
Other race (1.32%)
Asian (0.57%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,067 | 86.15% |
| Two or more races | 1,098 | 5.24% |
| Native American | 1,050 | 5.01% |
| Black or African American | 350 | 1.67% |
| Other race | 277 | 1.32% |
| Asian | 119 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Jackson County's average per capita income is $40,973. Household income levels show a median of $65,508. The poverty rate stands at 12.59%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,774 | $110,538 |
| Families | $80,891 | $100,984 |
| Households | $65,508 | $82,194 |
| Non Families | $34,173 | $45,988 |
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