U.S. County · Profile

Jackson County

718.6KTotal Population
1,188Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+9.71%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Jackson County has a population of 718,560 as of 2023. It is located in Missouri.

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):9.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White64.4%462,753
Black or African American22.8%163,832
Hispanic or Latino9.6%68,982
Two or More Races6.7%48,144
Some Other Race3.7%26,587
Asian1.8%12,934
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%2,874
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.3%2,156

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
$65,169
12.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$36,890
3.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
13.9%
20.9% above national average
Median Age
37.0 years

Income & Poverty

$65,169Median Household Income
$36,890Per Capita Income
13.9%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$65,169$86,997
Families$85,388$106,877
Married-couple Families$85,388$95,635
Nonfamily Households$41,602$44,930

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, Missouri.

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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