Jackson County, Florida Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Jackson County, FL Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below averageLess healthy than 79% of counties in Florida
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D
Income Well below averageLess wealthy than 88% of counties in Florida
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F
Education Well below averageLess educated than 74% of counties in Florida
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Jackson County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,250 | 22,388,905 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 50.6 | 313.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.12% | 1.47% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 43.6 | 40.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 17,276 | 8,743,019 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Jackson County declined by 2.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 48,250 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Jackson County is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 21.9% of residents. That is 1.3 points above Florida as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 9,410 19.5% on par
- Millennials 29–44 10,558 21.9% +1.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 10,127 21.0% +0.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 9,433 19.6% on par
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Florida, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 45.8% of the people living in Jackson County and men 54.2%.
- Women 45.8% Florida 51.0%
- Men 54.2% Florida 49.0%
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Economy
Jackson County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Jackson County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,196 | $74,580 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.14% | 5.42% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Jackson County is about 34% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Jackson County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $158,210 | $311,338 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $864 | $1,668 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.9% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Jackson County is about 15.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $864 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Jackson County spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 214 hours, about 8.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Jackson County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.7 | 24.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 51.4 | 47.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 214 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,634 | $6,189 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 15.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,503 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 740 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Florida:
Taylor County (13.8 min), Monroe County (16.1 min), Franklin County (16.6 min).
Slowest:
Washington County (32.8 min), Osceola County (32.3 min), Liberty County (32.1 min).
The average commute time in Jackson County is 26 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Jackson County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Jackson County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.0% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Florida:
St. Johns County (0.4), Leon County (0.4), Alachua County (0.4).
Lowest:
Hamilton County (0.1), Hendry County (0.1), Hardee County (0.1).
Health
Jackson County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Jackson County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.7 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.5% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 24.7% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Florida:
St. Johns County (0.8), Seminole County (0.8), Alachua County (0.8).
Lowest:
Glades County (0.8), Putnam County (0.8), Hendry County (0.8).
Jackson County, FL Compared With Nearby Counties
How Jackson County, FL compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County, FL | 48,250 | $49,196 #3/3 | $158,210 #2/3 | 25.7 min #2/3 |
| Houston County, AL | 108,140 | $58,687 | $131,410 | 18.3 min |
| Washington County, FL | 25,529 | $59,460 | $183,231 | 32.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jackson County, Florida.
What is the population of Jackson County, Florida?
About 48,250 people live in Jackson County, Florida, in 17,276 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 43.6, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
Is Jackson County, Florida urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Jackson County, Florida has 51 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 58% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Jackson County, Florida?
The median home costs 3.2 times the median household income ($158,210 against $49,196), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $864 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How common is a college degree in Jackson County, Florida?
13.0% of adults in Jackson County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 8), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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