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Jackson County

State:
Kentucky
County Seat:
McKee

Jackson County's estimated 2025 population is 13,334 with a growth rate of 0.87% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County is the 79th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 13,476 and has seen a growth of -1.05% since that time.

13,334
Total Population
39
Population Density (mi²)
79
Population Rank (State)
115 0.87%
Annual Population Growth

Jackson County Population

Jackson County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Jackson County includes 96.93% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Native American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White12,60496.93%
Two or more races3222.48%
Black or African American300.23%
Native American280.22%
Asian140.11%
Other race50.04%

Jackson County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Jackson County's average per capita income is $37,249. Household income levels show a median of $41,410. The poverty rate stands at 23.02%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$65,337-
Families$53,487$65,480
Households$41,410$54,146
Non Families$17,599$27,763

$37,249

Average Income

$41,410

Median Household Income

23.02%

Poverty Rate