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 13,002.

  • The median home value in Jackson County is $106,218.

  • The median income in Jackson County is $38,516.

  • The median rent in Jackson County is $652.

  • The unemployment rate in Jackson County is 6.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Jackson County is 22.6%.

  • The average high in Jackson County is 72.9° and there are 124.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jackson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jackson County

Annville, KY Population 1,189

McKee, KY Population 862

Map Of Jackson County

Jackson County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Jackson County is 72.9°.

  • There are 87.66 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 124.0 inches of rain each year with 5.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:42 hours of sun each day in Jackson County.

StatJackson County
Mean High72.9
Nice Days87.66
Rainfall124.0
Snowfall5.3
Sunny_hours4:42
72.9°
Average High
124.0
Inches of Rain

Jackson County Demographics

Population over time in Jackson County

The current population in Jackson County is 13,002. The population has decreased -2.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 13,029 -2.5%
2021 13,368 -0.0%
2020 13,369 -

Gender in Jackson County

  • Jackson County is 50.0% female with 6,495 female residents.

  • Jackson County is 50.0% male with 6,506 male residents.

Female
50.0% (6,495)
Male
50.0% (6,506)
Gender Jackson County KY USA
Female 50.0% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 50.0% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Jackson County

Jackson County is:

  • 97.2% White with 12,632 White residents.

  • 0.2% African American with 28 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 32 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 10 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.2% Two Or More with 160 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.1% Hispanic with 140 Hispanic residents.

White
97.2% (12,632)
African American
0.2% (28)
American Indian
0.2% (32)
Asian
0.1% (10)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.2% (160)
Hispanic
1.1% (140)

Table: Jackson County By Race

Race Jackson County KY USA
White 97.2% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 0.2% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.2% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.1% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Jackson County, Kentucky

  • 6.2% of households in Jackson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 13.2% of households in Jackson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Jackson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Jackson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Jackson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 23.8% of households in Jackson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Jackson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Jackson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.3% of households in Jackson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 0.8% of households in Jackson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.2% (812)
$10,000 to $14,999
13.2% (1,712)
$15,000 to $24,999
14.0% (1,818)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.0% (1,432)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.7% (1,516)
$50,000 to $74,999
23.8% (3,092)
$75,000 to $99,999
7.6% (986)
$100,000 to $149,999
8.4% (1,092)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.3% (433)
$200,000 or more
0.8% (103)
Income Jackson County KY USA
Less than $10,000 6.2% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 13.2% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.0% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.0% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.7% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 23.8% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 7.6% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 8.4% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.3% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 0.8% 6.0% 11.4%

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

  • 12.0% of adults in Jackson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 15.0% of adults in Jackson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in Jackson County completed high school / ged.

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

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

  • 7.0% of adults in Jackson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Jackson County completed master's degree.

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

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

< 9th Grade
12% (1,560)
9-12th Grade
15% (1,950)
High School / GED
41% (5,330)
Some College
15% (1,950)
Associate's Degree
6% (780)
Bachelor's Degree
7% (910)
Master's Degree
3% (390)
Professional Degree
1% (130)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Jackson County KY USA
< 9th Grade 12% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 15% 7% 6%
High School / GED 41% 33% 26%
Some College 15% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 7% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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