Population 24,678 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Jackson County
Household size in Jackson County
| Period | Jackson County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.60 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.63 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Jackson County run a little small, averaging 2.49 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Jackson County has smaller households than most Oklahoma counties.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Jackson County
| Period | Jackson County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.5 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.3 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.3 | 38.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +0.6 | +2.3 |
Jackson County is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.3, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has crept up from 36.9 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Jackson County
| Period | Jackson County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Jackson County as they are nationally: 12.5%, against 11.6%. Jackson County has a higher share of single-parent households than most Oklahoma counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Jackson County
Renters in Jackson County
| Period | Jackson County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.9% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.8% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.5% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.8% | 34.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Jackson County than nationally: 40.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 49.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Oklahoma's 77 counties, only three have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Jackson County
| Period | Jackson County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.8% of the housing in Jackson County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 4.6 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Jackson County
| Period | Jackson County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Jackson County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Oklahoma as a whole, where the median home dates to 1982. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Jackson County
| Period | Jackson County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $635 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $704 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $792 | $897 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $866 | $1,127 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$231 | +$411 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Jackson County costs $866 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $231 a month since 2006–10, up 36%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 23.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Jackson County
Bachelor's degrees in Jackson County
| Period | Jackson County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.9% | 24.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 24.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.8% | 26.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.4% | 28.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Jackson County than nationally: 26.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Jackson County
| Period | Jackson County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.6% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.5% | 87.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.5% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.5% | 89.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in Jackson County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Jackson County
| Period | Jackson County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Jackson County is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Jackson County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | 2.49 | 37.3 | 12.5% | 40.8% | 17.8% | 1976 | $866 | 26.4% | 86.5% | 5.0% |
| Harmon County | 2.39 | 41.0 | 15.2% | 30.3% | 28.0% | 1962 | $677 | 12.5% | 79.0% | 7.3% |
| Comanche County | 2.65 | 36.3 | 14.8% | 44.4% | 13.9% | 1981 | $1,082 | 25.2% | 91.6% | 7.4% |
| Hall County | 2.37 | 45.2 | 14.5% | 26.4% | 27.6% | 1960 | $539 | 21.5% | 83.3% | 9.5% |
| Stephens County | 2.47 | 41.5 | 10.5% | 25.6% | 13.6% | 1974 | $934 | 20.0% | 89.3% | 5.4% |
| Garvin County | 2.58 | 38.6 | 11.7% | 32.3% | 16.1% | 1974 | $862 | 18.2% | 86.6% | 3.3% |
| Murray County | 2.74 | 40.2 | 9.6% | 27.9% | 23.6% | 1981 | $904 | 19.3% | 86.3% | 2.6% |
| Swisher County | 2.66 | 37.7 | 15.0% | 33.6% | 22.2% | 1960 | $897 | 16.7% | 80.7% | 3.4% |
| Pontotoc County | 2.50 | 38.3 | 12.1% | 34.0% | 12.7% | 1979 | $911 | 30.3% | 90.8% | 3.8% |
| Castro County | 3.05 | 33.7 | 13.8% | 36.4% | 17.8% | 1966 | $980 | 18.9% | 74.7% | 3.9% |
| Coal County | 2.58 | 41.8 | 10.8% | 30.6% | 20.9% | 1976 | $771 | 18.7% | 85.9% | 6.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Gallia County, OH · Grainger County, TN · Grady County, GA · Goochland County, VA · Glenn County, CA · Gladwin County, MI · Gilmer County, GA · Gillespie County, TX · Giles County, TN · Gibson County, IN
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Jackson County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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