Jackson County, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 33rd-largest in Georgia
The population of Jackson County, Georgia is 80,640 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 33rd-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $85,012, the median home value is $312,700, and the median age is 38.1.
The population of Jackson County has grown 54.6% since 2010 (60,706 → 93,825), a +3.16% annualized rate.
80,640
Population
+3.16%
Annual growth
237
People / sq mi
$85,012
Median Income
$312,700
Median Home Value
Jackson County covers 340 sq mi of land at 237.4 people per square mile.
About Jackson County, GA
Among US counties, Jackson County stands out first on household income: a median of $85,012, above the US median of $78,538. Jackson County is a county in Georgia with a population of 80,640. It ranks #33 among counties in Georgia by population.
Median household income is $85,012, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 5.3%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $312,700, with typical rent around $1,048.
About 27.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, below the 35.0% national figure. A solid 11.1% of workers are based at home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Jackson County firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US counties — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Jackson County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Jackson County had a population of 60,706 in 2010 and 93,825 in 2024, a 54.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 93,825 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.18%.
93,825
Population (2024)
60,706
Population (2010)
93,825
Peak (2024)
3.18%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 60,706 |
| 2011 | 60,985 |
| 2012 | 60,860 |
| 2013 | 61,286 |
| 2014 | 62,125 |
| 2015 | 63,439 |
| 2016 | 65,091 |
| 2017 | 67,681 |
| 2018 | 70,347 |
| 2019 | 73,015 |
| 2020 | 76,740 |
| 2021 | 80,394 |
| 2022 | 84,102 |
| 2023 | 88,723 |
| 2024 | 93,825 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
38.1
Median Age
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Male
14.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.8% · Seniors (65+): 14.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $85,012+$10,348 vs state |
| Mean household income | $103,982 |
| Per-capita income | $35,704 |
| Poverty rate | 5.3%-4.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 61.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Jackson County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.5%
Drive alone
0.4%
Carpool
78.0%
Public transit
11.1%
Work from home
32.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$312,700+$39,800 vs state
Median home value
$1,048
Median rent
79.8%
Homeownership rate
29,389
Total housing units
91.8%
Occupied
8.2%
Vacant
20.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
88.1%
With health insurance
95.9%
With broadband internet
29.5%
Foreign-born
6.7%
Veterans (18+)
14.5%
With a disability
90.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
87.6%
High School+
27.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jackson County, Georgia has a population of 80,640 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 33rd-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 237 people per square mile.
The population of Jackson County has grown 54.6% since 2010 (60,706 → 93,825), a +3.16% annualized rate.
The median household income in Jackson County, Georgia is $85,012, with mean (average) household income of $103,982 and per-capita income of $35,704. 5.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Jackson County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (79.8%), Black or African American (7.7%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Jackson County, Georgia is 38.1 years. Residents are 50.2% female and 49.8% male.
The median home value in Jackson County is $312,700 and median monthly rent is $1,048. 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 29,389 total housing units, 8.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Jackson County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.
Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Jackson County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.