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 77,033.

  • The median home value in Jackson County is $374,993.

  • The median income in Jackson County is $82,056.

  • The median rent in Jackson County is $1,007.

  • The unemployment rate in Jackson County is 3.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Jackson County is 8.1%.

  • The average high in Jackson County is 77.3° and there are 124.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jackson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jackson County

Braselton, GA Population 13,804

Jefferson, GA Population 13,496

Commerce, GA Population 7,391

Hoschton, GA Population 3,099

Nicholson, GA Population 2,067

Arcade, GA Population 1,829

Pendergrass, GA Population 1,705

Maysville, GA Population 1,665

Talmo, GA Population 442

Map Of Jackson County

Jackson County, GA Weather

  • The average high in Jackson County is 77.3°.

  • There are 89.57 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 124.2 inches of rain each year with 0.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:19 hours of sun each day in Jackson County.

StatJackson County
Mean High77.3
Nice Days89.57
Rainfall124.2
Snowfall0.8
Sunny_hours5:19
77.3°
Average High
124.2
Inches of Rain

Jackson County Photos

Jeffersongeorgiatownsquare
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Source: Public Domain
Ward Map Plan Maysvillewards
Source: Public Domain
Braselton Brothers Department Store Warehouse Oct
Source: Wikipedia User Chris Pruitt | CC BY-SA 3.0
Historic Downtown Commerce
Source: Wikipedia User CommerceMain | CC BY-SA 4.0

Jackson County Demographics

Population over time in Jackson County

The current population in Jackson County is 77,033. The population has increased 8.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 73,839 4.8%
2021 70,467 3.8%
2020 67,885 -

Gender in Jackson County

  • Jackson County is 50.0% female with 38,494 female residents.

  • Jackson County is 50.0% male with 38,539 male residents.

Female
50.0% (38,494)
Male
50.0% (38,539)
Gender Jackson County GA USA
Female 50.0% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 50.0% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Jackson County

Jackson County is:

  • 78.6% White with 60,524 White residents.

  • 7.1% African American with 5,457 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 9 American Indian residents.

  • 1.8% Asian with 1,359 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 23 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 348 Other residents.

  • 2.9% Two Or More with 2,209 Two Or More residents.

  • 9.2% Hispanic with 7,104 Hispanic residents.

White
78.6% (60,524)
African American
7.1% (5,457)
American Indian
0.0% (9)
Asian
1.8% (1,359)
Hawaiian
0.0% (23)
Other
0.5% (348)
Two Or More
2.9% (2,209)
Hispanic
9.2% (7,104)

Table: Jackson County By Race

Race Jackson County GA USA
White 78.6% 50.8% 58.9%
African American 7.1% 31.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.8% 4.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.9% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 9.2% 10.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Jackson County, Georgia

  • 3.2% of households in Jackson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.4% of households in Jackson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Jackson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Jackson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Jackson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Jackson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Jackson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.0% of households in Jackson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Jackson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Jackson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.2% (2,495)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.4% (1,858)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.9% (3,749)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.5% (5,793)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.7% (8,227)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.8% (12,973)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.7% (11,315)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.0% (16,139)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.9% (6,886)
$200,000 or more
9.9% (7,592)
Income Jackson County GA USA
Less than $10,000 3.2% 5.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.4% 3.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.9% 7.5% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.5% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.7% 11.2% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.8% 16.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.7% 13.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.0% 16.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.9% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 9.9% 10.0% 11.4%

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

  • 5.0% of adults in Jackson County completed < 9th grade.

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

  • 32.0% of adults in Jackson County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Jackson County completed some college.

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

  • 18.0% of adults in Jackson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Jackson County completed master's degree.

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

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

< 9th Grade
5% (3,851)
9-12th Grade
8% (6,162)
High School / GED
32% (24,650)
Some College
20% (15,406)
Associate's Degree
9% (6,932)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (13,865)
Master's Degree
6% (4,621)
Professional Degree
2% (1,540)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Jackson County GA USA
< 9th Grade 5% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 7% 6%
High School / GED 32% 27% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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