Jackson County, Oklahoma Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Jackson County, OK 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 average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below averageBetter educated than 84% of counties in Oklahoma
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Jackson County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,678 | 4,028,385 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 30.7 | 57.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.58% | 0.48% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.2 | 38.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,775 | 1,561,116 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Jackson County declined by 4.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 24,678 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Jackson County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 22.4% of residents. That is 0.2 points below Oklahoma as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,531 22.4% -0.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,302 21.5% on par
- Gen X 45–60 4,421 17.9% -0.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,867 15.7% -1.2 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 Oklahoma, 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 49.6% of the people living in Jackson County and men 50.4%.
- Women 49.6% Oklahoma 50.3%
- Men 50.4% Oklahoma 49.7%
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Economy
Jackson County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Jackson County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,858 | $65,606 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.48% | 3.94% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Jackson County is about 4% lower than in Oklahoma.
Housing
| Metric | Jackson County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $85,999 | $133,462 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $841 | $1,014 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 59.2% | 65.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Jackson County is about 8.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $841 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Jackson County spend about 22 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 92 hours, about 3.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Jackson County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 11.1 | 19.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 22.1 | 37.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 92 | 158 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,855 | $4,901 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 9.4% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,197 | 5,635 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 293 | 941 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Oklahoma:
Cimarron County (4.8 min), Woods County (8.5 min), Harmon County (8.8 min).
Slowest:
Cotton County (30.4 min), Logan County (28.5 min), Lincoln County (28.0 min).
The average commute time in Jackson County is 11 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes in Oklahoma.
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 | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% | 24.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Oklahoma:
Payne County (0.3), Cleveland County (0.3), Oklahoma County (0.3).
Lowest:
Adair County (0.2), Okfuskee County (0.2), Greer County (0.2).
Health
Jackson County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Jackson County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.9 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.5% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.0% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Oklahoma:
Cleveland County (0.8), Canadian County (0.8), Woods County (0.8).
Lowest:
Adair County (0.7), McIntosh County (0.7), Choctaw County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jackson County, Oklahoma.
How big is Jackson County, Oklahoma by population?
About 24,678 people live in Jackson County, Oklahoma, in 9,775 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 35.2, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 2 years.
How densely populated is Jackson County, Oklahoma?
Averaged over its land area, Jackson County, Oklahoma has 31 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 36% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Jackson County, Oklahoma?
The median home costs 1.4 times the median household income ($85,999 against $62,858), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $841 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
What share of adults in Jackson County, Oklahoma have a college degree?
21.5% of adults in Jackson County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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