Jack County, TX Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Jack County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,009 | 30,143,883 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9.8 | 112.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.38% | 1.36% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.9 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,915 | 10,745,192 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Jack County declined by 0.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 8,623 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Jack County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Jack County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,323 | $76,510 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.60% | 4.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Jack County is about 16% lower than in Texas.
Housing
| Metric | Jack County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $272,058 | $248,418 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $967 | $1,338 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.7% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Jack County is about 23.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $967 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Jack County spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 176 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Jack County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.1 | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.3 | 45.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 176 | 190 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,460 | $5,877 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,088 | 9,879 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 263 | 1,441 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Texas:
Loving County (3.4 min), Terrell County (5.1 min), Culberson County (6.1 min).
Slowest:
Bandera County (37.3 min), Liberty County (33.7 min), Wilson County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in Jack County is 21 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Texas.
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
Jack County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Jack County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.9% | 29.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | 2.70 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.4), Travis County (0.4), Fort Bend County (0.4).
Lowest:
Kenedy County (0.0), Hudspeth County (0.1), La Salle County (0.1).
Health
Jack County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Jack County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.8 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.8% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 23.0% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.8), Travis County (0.8), Denton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Starr County (0.7), Brooks County (0.7), Presidio County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jack County, Texas.
What is the population of Jack County, Texas?
The population of Jack County, Texas is 9,009, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Jack County, Texas?
The population density of Jack County, Texas is 9.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Jack County, Texas?
The median household income in Jack County, Texas is $64,323, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Jack County, Texas?
The median home price in Jack County, Texas is $272,058, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Jack County, Texas?
The unemployment rate in Jack County, Texas is 9.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.