County · Missouri
Jackson County, Missouri
Jackson County, Missouri. Jackson County had 732,994 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% since 2020, in line with Missouri (+1.9%). It holds 21 places (19 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 227 census tracts. GEOID 29095.
Jackson County is one of the 14 counties of the Kansas City, MO-KS metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
732,994
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 717,204 · ACS 2020-2024: 719,976
Median household income
$68,577
±$1,129 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$230,500
±$2,428 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$1,197
±$12 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
How many people live in Jackson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 717,204 residents in Jackson County. The Census Bureau estimates 732,994 for July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, in line with Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 719,976 over 605 square miles of land.
| Measure | Jackson County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 719,976 | 6,191,814 | +23,760 |
| Households | 306,798±1,461 | 2,508,227 | +20,197 |
| Average household size | 2.31±0.01 | 2.40 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 336,288±202 | 2,825,287 | +13,131 |
Jackson County's population since 2000
From 654,880 in 2000 to 732,994 in 2025: up 11.9%. 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 21 places: 19 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Kansas City with 521,220 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Kansas City | 508,090 | $69,166 |
|---|---|---|
| Independence | 123,011 | $60,339 |
| Lee's Summit | 101,108 | $102,531 |
| Blue Springs | 58,603 | $88,920 |
| Raytown | 30,012 | $68,840 |
| Grandview | 26,209 | $53,447 |
| Grain Valley | 15,627 | $89,649 |
| Oak Grove | 8,157 | $75,102 |
| Greenwood | 6,021 | $107,250 |
| Sugar Creek | 3,271 | $62,165 |
| Buckner | 2,945 | $87,350 |
| Lake Lotawana | 2,310 | $165,962 |
| Lone Jack | 1,492 | $121,389 |
| Lake Tapawingo | 794 | $104,821 |
| Blue SummitGEOID 2906670 | 658 | $58,813 |
| Sibley | 314 | $105,625 |
| Tarsney LakesGEOID 2972412 | 250 | $2,500 or less |
| LevasyGEOID 2941762 | 77 | $82,292 |
| Unity VillageGEOID 2975202 | 66 | $63,750 |
| Pleasant Hill | 8,777 | $95,602 |
| River BendGEOID 2962056 | 3 | not published |
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 37.0 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 15.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 22.0%. 6.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Jackson County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0±0.2 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.3% | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.9%±0.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.4% | 5.2% | +2.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.3%±0.1 pts | 76.3% | −2.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 22.0%±0.2 pts | 10.9% | −1.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±0.1 pts | 2.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6%±0.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.6%±0.3 pts | 4.5% | +0.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.5%±0.4 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3%±0.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 13.8%±0.4 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.7%±0.4 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.7%±0.4 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.0%±0.5 pts | 32.4% | +2.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.7%±0.4 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1%±0.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
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 306,798 households earn less than $68,577 a year (±$1,129), against $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $67,853 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jackson County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,577±$1,129 | $70,702 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $92,204±$1,144 | $96,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,559±$486 | $39,695 | +$817 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.1%±0.5 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.5%±1.5 pts | 15.8% | −2.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.3%±0.5 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.0%±0.4 pts | 89.3% | – |
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 59.1% of Jackson County's occupied homes and renters 40.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $230,500 by its owner (±$2,428). The median renter pays $1,197 a month including utilities, and 41.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Jackson County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $230,500±$2,428 | $230,300 | +$49,096 |
| Median gross rent | $1,197±$12 | $1,033 | +$77 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.1%±1.4 pts | 36.6% | +3.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,639±$16 | $1,524 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.1%±0.8 pts | 68.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 336,288±202 | 2,825,287 | +13,131 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.0%±0.5 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.2%±0.6 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±0.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.5%±0.5 pts | 13.3% | – |
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 4,036 new housing units across Jackson County in 2025 (1,299 single-family), 5.5 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?
72.7% of Jackson County's workers drive alone and 15.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Jackson County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.9%±0.5 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7%±0.3 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.7%±0.8 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0%±0.4 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.4%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±0.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.8%±0.6 pts | 13.0% | +10.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.4 min±0.3 | 23.5 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 227 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $13,849 (Tract 154.02) to $235,795 (Tract 85).
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 Missouri's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 2nd of 115 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 50th of 115 |
| Residents per square mile | 3rd of 115 |
| Median household income | 24th of 115 |
| Median home value | 14th of 115 |
| Median gross rent | 6th of 115 |
| Poverty rate | 58th of 115 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9th of 115 |
| Median age | 103rd of 115 |
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.