Jackson County, Kansas Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Jackson County, KS 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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B
Health Around averageHealthier than 76% of counties in Kansas
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C
Income Below averageWealthier than 70% of counties in Kansas
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Jackson County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,341 | 2,945,842 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 20.3 | 35.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.02% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.3 | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 5,013 | 1,173,585 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Jackson County declined by 0.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 13,341 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Jackson County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 20.3% of residents. That is 3.6 points above Kansas as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 2,636 19.8% -3.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 2,439 18.3% -2.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 2,648 19.8% +1.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 2,709 20.3% +3.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Kansas, 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 49.9% of the people living in Jackson County and men 50.1%.
- Women 49.9% Kansas 50.0%
- Men 50.1% Kansas 50.0%
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Economy
Jackson County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Jackson County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,327 | $74,287 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.18% | 4.08% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% | 3.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Jackson County is about 1% higher than in Kansas.
Housing
| Metric | Jackson County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $58,103 | $104,644 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $814 | $1,060 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.1% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Jackson County is about 5.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $814 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Jackson County spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 184 hours, about 7.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Jackson County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.1 | 17.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.2 | 34.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 184 | 143 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,705 | $4,448 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 11.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,360 | 4,500 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 346 | 662 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Kansas:
Wichita County (7.0 min), Scott County (7.1 min), Greeley County (7.2 min).
Slowest:
Linn County (31.3 min), Miami County (30.8 min), Jefferson County (30.3 min).
The average commute time in Jackson County is 22 minutes, longer than the 17 minutes in Kansas.
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 D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Jackson County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 31.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.62 | 2.44 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Kansas:
Johnson County (0.4), Douglas County (0.4), Riley County (0.3).
Lowest:
Seward County (0.2), Grant County (0.2), Kearny County (0.2).
Health
Jackson County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Jackson County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.4 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.5% | 15.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.6% | 18.7% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Kansas:
Johnson County (0.8), Riley County (0.8), Douglas County (0.8).
Lowest:
Wyandotte County (0.8), Woodson County (0.8), Chautauqua County (0.8).
Jackson County, KS Compared With Nearby Counties
How Jackson County, KS compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County, KS | 13,341 | $75,327 #1/2 | $58,103 #2/2 | 22.1 min #2/2 |
| Shawnee County, KS | 178,025 | $68,459 | $152,982 | 16.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jackson County, Kansas.
What is the population of Jackson County, Kansas?
About 13,341 people live in Jackson County, Kansas, in 5,013 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 41.3, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Jackson County, Kansas mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Jackson County, Kansas has 20 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 23% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Jackson County, Kansas?
The median home costs 0.8 times the median household income ($58,103 against $75,327), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $814 a month takes about 13% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Jackson County, Kansas?
Unemployment in Jackson County, Kansas is only 1.8%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Jackson County, Kansas?
19.6% of adults in Jackson County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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