County · Kentucky
Jackson County, Kentucky
Jackson County, Kentucky. Jackson County had 13,325 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.8% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). It holds 2 places (1 city, village or borough and 1 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 21109.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,325
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,955 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,086
Median household income
$40,000
±$12,176 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$111,500
±$18,467 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$665
±$204 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Jackson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 12,955 residents in Jackson County. The Census Bureau estimates 13,325 for July 1, 2025, up 2.8% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 13,086 over 345 square miles of land.
| Measure | Jackson County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,086 | 4,534,824 | −283 |
| Households | 5,122±237 | 1,814,469 | −362 |
| Average household size | 2.53±0.12 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,006±26 | 2,023,116 | −607 |
Jackson County's population since 2000
From 13,495 in 2000 to 13,325 in 2025: down 1.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Jackson County?
Jackson County holds 2 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Annville with 1,063 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| AnnvilleGEOID 2101648 | 1,102 | $56,250 |
|---|---|---|
| McKeeGEOID 2149116 | 803 | $20,571 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Jackson County?
The median resident of Jackson County is 40.8 years old; 23.8% are under 18 and 18.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.4%.
| Measure | Jackson County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8±0.9 | 39.1 | −1.4 |
| Under 18 years | 23.8%±0.5 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.2%±0.2 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% | 5.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.2%±1.1 pts | 81.5% | −1.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4%±1.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8%±1.9 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 24.2%±3.3 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3%±1.7 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 75.1%±3.9 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 8.8%±2.3 pts | 27.6% | −5.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.2%±1.3 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 Jackson County earn?
Half of Jackson County's 5,122 households earn less than $40,000 a year (±$12,176), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $39,552 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jackson County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,000±$12,176 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $55,900±$4,797 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,925±$1,736 | $35,821 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.5%±4.6 pts | 16.1% | −12.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.5%±5.4 pts | 20.3% | −31.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 30.6%±5.4 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.1%±4.8 pts | 88.6% | – |
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 Jackson County?
Owners occupy 77.4% of Jackson County's occupied homes and renters 22.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $111,500 by its owner (±$18,467). The median renter pays $665 a month including utilities, and 38.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Jackson County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $111,500±$18,467 | $205,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $665±$204 | $967 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.4%±14.8 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,101±$106 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.4%±5.0 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,006±26 | 2,023,116 | −607 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±1.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.3%±2.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.6%±3.9 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 25.9%±3.8 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.9%±1.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.0%±2.0 pts | 9.0% | – |
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 Jackson County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Jackson County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Jackson County get to work?
81.1% of Jackson County's workers drive alone and 7.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 37.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Jackson County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 46.4%±4.5 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0%±2.2 pts | 4.9% | −5.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 81.1%±4.1 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8%±2.6 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8%±1.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.6%±2.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.9%±2.9 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 37.7 min±3.8 | 24.0 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 are Jackson County's census tracts?
Jackson County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $25,169 (Tract 9601.02) to $62,212 (Tract 9603.01).
| Tract 9601.0121109960101 | 2,535±357 | $46,563 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9601.0221109960102 | 2,034±569 | $25,169 |
| Tract 960221109960200 | 3,308±432 | $39,267 |
| Tract 9603.0121109960301 | 3,660±542 | $62,212 |
| Tract 9603.0221109960302 | 1,549±323 | $34,397 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Jackson County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 82nd of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 46th of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 93rd of 120 |
| Median household income | 108th of 120 |
| Median home value | 100th of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 100th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 50th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 116th of 120 |
| Median age | 71st of 120 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Jackson County 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' school search.