U.S. County · Profile

Jackson County

16.8KTotal Population
26Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-8.88%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Jackson County has a population of 16,784 as of 2023. It is located in Arkansas.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Jackson County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White76.1%12,773
Black or African American12.2%2,048
Two or More Races10.8%1,813
Hispanic or Latino3.2%537
Asian0.4%67
Some Other Race0.3%50
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%17
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Jackson County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$41,929
43.8% below national average
Per Capita Income
$23,048
39.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
20.4%
77.4% above national average
Median Age
40.2 years

Income & Poverty

$41,929Median Household Income
$23,048Per Capita Income
20.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$41,929$57,912
Families$57,354$71,833
Married-couple Families$57,354$64,236
Nonfamily Households$21,581$23,307

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Jackson County, Arkansas.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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