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 32,563.

  • The median home value in Jackson County is $125,167.

  • The median income in Jackson County is $56,549.

  • The median rent in Jackson County is $744.

  • The unemployment rate in Jackson County is 5.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Jackson County is 17.4%.

  • The average high in Jackson County is 71.3° and there are 109.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jackson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jackson County

Jackson, OH Population 6,222

Wellston, OH Population 5,420

Oak Hill, OH Population 1,698

Coalton, OH Population 403

Map Of Jackson County

Jackson County, OH Weather

  • The average high in Jackson County is 71.3°.

  • There are 83.42 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 109.7 inches of rain each year with 6.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:33 hours of sun each day in Jackson County.

StatJackson County
Mean High71.3
Nice Days83.42
Rainfall109.7
Snowfall6.4
Sunny_hours4:33
71.3°
Average High
109.7
Inches of Rain

Jackson County Photos

Jacksonohjuly
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Jacksonohapplewatertower
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Holzerjackson
Source: Wikipedia
Morgan Mansion In Wellston
Source: Public Domain

Jackson County Demographics

Population over time in Jackson County

The current population in Jackson County is 32,563. The population has increased 0.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 32,531 0.3%
2021 32,440 -0.0%
2020 32,450 -

Gender in Jackson County

  • Jackson County is 50.7% female with 16,504 female residents.

  • Jackson County is 49.3% male with 16,059 male residents.

Female
50.7% (16,504)
Male
49.3% (16,059)
Gender Jackson County OH USA
Female 50.7% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 49.3% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Jackson County

Jackson County is:

  • 95.5% White with 31,105 White residents.

  • 0.7% African American with 239 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 139 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 177 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 1 Other residents.

  • 1.6% Two Or More with 535 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.1% Hispanic with 367 Hispanic residents.

White
95.5% (31,105)
African American
0.7% (239)
American Indian
0.4% (139)
Asian
0.5% (177)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (1)
Two Or More
1.6% (535)
Hispanic
1.1% (367)

Table: Jackson County By Race

Race Jackson County OH USA
White 95.5% 77.2% 58.9%
African American 0.7% 12.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.4% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 2.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.6% 3.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.1% 4.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Jackson County, Ohio

  • 6.6% of households in Jackson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.2% of households in Jackson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Jackson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.7% of households in Jackson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Jackson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 21.1% of households in Jackson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Jackson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Jackson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.9% of households in Jackson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.2% of households in Jackson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.6% (2,149)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.2% (1,686)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.7% (3,472)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.7% (2,818)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.0% (4,223)
$50,000 to $74,999
21.1% (6,856)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.2% (4,288)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.7% (4,450)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.9% (1,262)
$200,000 or more
4.2% (1,354)
Income Jackson County OH USA
Less than $10,000 6.6% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.2% 4.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.7% 7.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.7% 8.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.0% 12.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.1% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.2% 13.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.7% 16.5% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.9% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.2% 7.6% 11.4%

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

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

  • 8.0% of adults in Jackson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 46.0% of adults in Jackson County completed high school / ged.

  • 15.0% of adults in Jackson County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Jackson County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Jackson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Jackson County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Jackson County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Jackson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (1,953)
9-12th Grade
8% (2,605)
High School / GED
46% (14,978)
Some College
15% (4,884)
Associate's Degree
10% (3,256)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (3,581)
Master's Degree
4% (1,302)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Jackson County OH USA
< 9th Grade 6% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 6% 6%
High School / GED 46% 32% 26%
Some College 15% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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