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 9,990.

  • The median home value in Jackson County is $193,312.

  • The median income in Jackson County is $68,368.

  • The median rent in Jackson County is $764.

  • The unemployment rate in Jackson County is 2.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Jackson County is 9.7%.

  • The average high in Jackson County is 65.4° and there are 71.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jackson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jackson County

Jackson, MN Population 3,301

Lakefield, MN Population 1,626

Heron Lake, MN Population 600

Okabena, MN Population 180

Alpha, MN Population 114

Fish Lake, MN Population 44

Wilder, MN Population 42

Map Of Jackson County

Jackson County, MN Weather

  • The average high in Jackson County is 65.4°.

  • There are 69.31 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 71.6 inches of rain each year with 13.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:06 hours of sun each day in Jackson County.

StatJackson County
Mean High65.4
Nice Days69.31
Rainfall71.6
Snowfall13.6
Sunny_hours5:06
65.4°
Average High
71.6
Inches of Rain

Jackson County Photos

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Jackson County Demographics

Population over time in Jackson County

The current population in Jackson County is 9,990. The population has increased 0.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 10,016 1.4%
2021 9,873 -0.8%
2020 9,954 -

Gender in Jackson County

  • Jackson County is 48.7% female with 4,863 female residents.

  • Jackson County is 51.3% male with 5,127 male residents.

Female
48.7% (4,863)
Male
51.3% (5,127)
Gender Jackson County MN USA
Female 48.7% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 51.3% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Jackson County

Jackson County is:

  • 91.0% White with 9,091 White residents.

  • 0.3% African American with 27 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 3 American Indian residents.

  • 1.5% Asian with 146 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 11 Other residents.

  • 2.9% Two Or More with 286 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.3% Hispanic with 426 Hispanic residents.

White
91.0% (9,091)
African American
0.3% (27)
American Indian
0.0% (3)
Asian
1.5% (146)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (11)
Two Or More
2.9% (286)
Hispanic
4.3% (426)

Table: Jackson County By Race

Race Jackson County MN USA
White 91.0% 77.7% 58.9%
African American 0.3% 6.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 1.5% 5.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.9% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.3% 5.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Jackson County, Minnesota

  • 3.1% of households in Jackson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.5% of households in Jackson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Jackson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Jackson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Jackson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.8% of households in Jackson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 16.5% of households in Jackson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Jackson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Jackson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Jackson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.1% (313)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.5% (448)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.1% (712)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.2% (814)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.6% (1,262)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.8% (1,977)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.5% (1,651)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.0% (1,694)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.6% (664)
$200,000 or more
4.5% (450)
Income Jackson County MN USA
Less than $10,000 3.1% 3.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.5% 3.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.1% 5.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.2% 6.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.6% 9.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.8% 16.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.5% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.0% 19.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.6% 10.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.5% 11.9% 11.4%

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

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

  • 5.0% of adults in Jackson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Jackson County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Jackson County completed some college.

  • 15.0% of adults in Jackson County completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Jackson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% 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
1% (199)
9-12th Grade
5% (499)
High School / GED
34% (3,396)
Some College
22% (2,197)
Associate's Degree
15% (1,498)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (1,698)
Master's Degree
4% (399)
Professional Degree
1% (99)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Jackson County MN USA
< 9th Grade 1% 1% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 6%
High School / GED 34% 24% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 15% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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