2023 ACS Census Data · Population 16,775
Jackson County is a small county in Arkansas with a population of 16,775. The median household income is $41,215, 37% below the national average. The poverty rate is 21.2%, median home value is $87,300, and 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 45% below the national average.
Population
16,775
2023 estimate
Rank #2051 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$41,215
Household
Rank #3030 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$87,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #3092 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
13.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #2959 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
19% below Arkansas avg·37% below national avg
Poverty Rate
15% below Arkansas avg·41% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
12% below Arkansas avg·19% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$24,194
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
21.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
46.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
34% below Arkansas avg·58% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
13% below Arkansas avg·29% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
7% below Arkansas avg·11% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
8% below Arkansas avg·3% below national avg
Housing Units
7,106
Households
6,094
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$926
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
77.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
25% below Arkansas avg·45% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% below Arkansas avg·5% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
18.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
10.8%
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