City · Texas
Jacksboro, Texas
Jacksboro, city, in Jack County, Texas. Jacksboro had 4,735 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 13.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,184 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,334 (±12). GEOID 4837168.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,735
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,184 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,334 ±12
Median household income
$55,040
±$18,836 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$259,700
±$13,950 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$760
±$311 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Jacksboro and what county is it in?
Jacksboro is a city in Jack County, Texas. It covers 7.2 square miles of land, 579 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Jacksboro, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,735 people lived in Jacksboro on July 1, 2025, up 13.5% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 4,184 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,334 (±12).
| Measure | Jacksboro | Jack County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,334 ±12 | 8,882 | −45 |
| Households | 1,377 ±119 | 2,986 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.37 ±0.20 | 2.61 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,570 ±134 | 3,811 | no clear change |
Jacksboro's population since 2000
From 4,533 in 2000 to 4,735 in 2025: up 4.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Jacksboro as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Jacksboro?
The median resident of Jacksboro is 40.5 years old; 19.8% are under 18 and 12.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 63.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 30.2%. 9.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Jacksboro | Jack County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5 ±7.9 | 40.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.8% ±2.6 pts | 22.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.3% ±3.2 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Male | 58.9% ±4.0 pts | 54.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 30.2% ±3.2 pts | 18.7% | +4.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 63.2% ±3.8 pts | 74.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.0% ±2.4 pts | 2.9% | −3.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.3% ±5.0 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.7% ±4.4 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0% ±2.6 pts | 6.7% | – |
| With a disability | 11.4% ±3.8 pts | 11.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 24.6% ±8.2 pts | 18.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 74.0% ±5.6 pts | 81.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.0% ±4.5 pts | 14.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.2% ±1.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.4% ±4.9 pts | 85.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Jacksboro earn?
Half of Jacksboro's 1,377 households earn less than $55,040 a year (±$18,836), against $68,079 in Jack County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $41,770 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jacksboro | Jack County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,040 ±$18,836 | $68,079 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $78,178 ±$14,451 | $89,447 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,304 ±$4,915 | $31,491 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.8% ±7.9 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 35.2% ±17.9 pts | 18.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.4% ±9.2 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% ±3.8 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.4% ±7.9 pts | 87.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Jacksboro?
Owners occupy 68.2% of Jacksboro's occupied homes and renters 31.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $259,700 by its owner (±$13,950). The median renter pays $760 a month including utilities, and 40.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Jacksboro | Jack County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $259,700 ±$13,950 | $251,200 | +$166,167 |
| Median gross rent | $760 ±$311 | $960 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.5% ±19.9 pts | 32.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,450 ±$1,170 | $1,816 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.2% ±9.6 pts | 72.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.8% ±9.6 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,570 ±134 | 3,811 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.0% ±5.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.9% ±7.3 pts | 74.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.4% ±2.1 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.3% ±5.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 20.3% ±7.7 pts | 11.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Jacksboro building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Jacksboro in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Jacksboro work and get to work?
89.8% of Jacksboro's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 26.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.9%.
| Measure | Jacksboro | Jack County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 42.4% ±4.1 pts | 48.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.9% ±6.9 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 89.8% ±7.5 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.5% ±3.1 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.7% ±7.3 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.7 min ±5.3 | 29.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Jacksboro?
1 census tract lies mostly in Jacksboro, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9503Jack County | 3,292 | $54,625 |
| Tract 9501Jack County | 2,872 | $89,375 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Jacksboro) · Census block assignment files
How does Jacksboro compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Jacksboro is the 5,055th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 399th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Jacksboro ranks 676th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 399th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 192nd | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 792nd | 979 |
| Median household income | 676th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 690th | 978 |
| Median home value | 328th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 755th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 189th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 784th | 877 |
| Median age | 275th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 569th | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 446th | 976 |
Jacksboro's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Jacksboro with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Jacksboro?
16 of the 57 figures for Jacksboro on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Jacksboro are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Jacksboro.