Jackson County Summary

Life in Jackson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Jackson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jackson County:

  • The population in Jackson County is 715,526.

  • The median home value in Jackson County is $225,075.

  • The median income in Jackson County is $65,169.

  • The median rent in Jackson County is $1,096.

  • The unemployment rate in Jackson County is 4.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Jackson County is 13.9%.

  • The average high in Jackson County is 72.4° and there are 96.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jackson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jackson County

Kansas City, MO Population 505,958

Independence, MO Population 122,218

Lee's Summit, MO Population 101,728

Blue Springs, MO Population 58,720

Raytown, MO Population 29,772

Grandview, MO Population 25,921

Grain Valley, MO Population 15,688

Pleasant Hill, MO Population 8,822

Oak Grove, MO Population 8,304

Greenwood, MO Population 6,038

Sugar Creek, MO Population 3,247

Lake Lotawana, MO Population 3,017

Buckner, MO Population 2,941

Lone Jack, MO Population 1,328

Lake Tapawingo, MO Population 871

Sibley, MO Population 356

Levasy, MO Population 66

Unity Village, MO Population 65

River Bend, MO Population 5

Map Of Jackson County

Jackson County, MO Weather

  • The average high in Jackson County is 72.4°.

  • There are 79.54 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 96.2 inches of rain each year with 6.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:34 hours of sun each day in Jackson County.

StatJackson County
Mean High72.4
Nice Days79.54
Rainfall96.2
Snowfall6.1
Sunny_hours5:34
72.4°
Average High
96.2
Inches of Rain

Jackson County Photos

Trumanfarm
Source: Wikipedia User Nationalparks | CC BY-SA 2.5
Jackson County Courthouse Independence Mo Cropped
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Lndependence Courthouse Missouri
Source: Public Domain
Oregontrail
Source: Public Domain
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Jackson County Demographics

Population over time in Jackson County

The current population in Jackson County is 715,526. The population has increased 2.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 713,229 1.8%
2021 700,733 0.6%
2020 696,216 -

Gender in Jackson County

  • Jackson County is 51.3% female with 367,175 female residents.

  • Jackson County is 48.7% male with 348,351 male residents.

Female
51.3% (367,175)
Male
48.7% (348,351)
Gender Jackson County MO USA
Female 51.3% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 48.7% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Jackson County

Jackson County is:

  • 61.1% White with 437,380 White residents.

  • 22.6% African American with 161,952 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 1,161 American Indian residents.

  • 1.7% Asian with 12,439 Asian residents.

  • 0.3% Hawaiian with 2,063 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 3,730 Other residents.

  • 3.9% Two Or More with 28,226 Two Or More residents.

  • 9.6% Hispanic with 68,575 Hispanic residents.

White
61.1% (437,380)
African American
22.6% (161,952)
American Indian
0.2% (1,161)
Asian
1.7% (12,439)
Hawaiian
0.3% (2,063)
Other
0.5% (3,730)
Two Or More
3.9% (28,226)
Hispanic
9.6% (68,575)

Table: Jackson County By Race

Race Jackson County MO USA
White 61.1% 77.6% 58.9%
African American 22.6% 11.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 1.7% 2.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.9% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 9.6% 4.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Jackson County, Missouri

  • 5.7% of households in Jackson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.2% of households in Jackson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Jackson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Jackson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Jackson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.7% of households in Jackson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Jackson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.9% of households in Jackson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Jackson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Jackson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.7% (40,931)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.2% (29,833)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.4% (59,751)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.5% (60,668)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.1% (86,878)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.7% (126,955)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.0% (92,812)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.9% (113,514)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.8% (55,706)
$200,000 or more
6.8% (48,474)
Income Jackson County MO USA
Less than $10,000 5.7% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.2% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.4% 8.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.5% 8.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.1% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.7% 17.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.0% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.9% 16.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.8% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.8% 7.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Jackson County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Jackson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Jackson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Jackson County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Jackson County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Jackson County completed associate's degree.

  • 21.0% of adults in Jackson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Jackson County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Jackson County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Jackson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (14,310)
9-12th Grade
6% (42,931)
High School / GED
28% (200,347)
Some College
23% (164,570)
Associate's Degree
8% (57,242)
Bachelor's Degree
21% (150,260)
Master's Degree
9% (64,397)
Professional Degree
2% (14,310)
Doctorate Degree
1% (7,155)
Education Jackson County MO USA
< 9th Grade 2% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 6% 6%
High School / GED 28% 30% 26%
Some College 23% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 21% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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