Jackson County, Oklahoma Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 36th-largest in Oklahoma

The population of Jackson County, Oklahoma is 24,730 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 36th-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $61,497, the median home value is $145,000, and the median age is 35.0.

The population of Jackson County has declined 7.3% since 2010 (26,485 → 24,541), a -0.54% annualized rate.

Jackson County within Oklahoma · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

24,730

Population

-0.54%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$61,497

Median Income

$145,000

Median Home Value

Jackson County covers 803 sq mi of land at 30.8 people per square mile.

About Jackson County, OK

Jackson County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 24,730. It ranks #36 among counties in Oklahoma by population. The median age is 35.0, younger than the national median. The population is 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

The median household income in Jackson County is $61,497, below the US median of $74,580. 11.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $145,000, with monthly rent averaging $865. The homeownership rate of 61.3% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Jackson County reflects 24.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 13.3 minutes each way.

Jackson County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Jackson County had a population of 26,485 in 2010 and 24,541 in 2024, a -7.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 26,485 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.54%.

24,541

Population (2024)

26,485

Population (2010)

26,485

Peak (2010)

-0.54%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	26,485	-	-	estimate
2011	26,422	-63	-0.24%	estimate
2012	26,226	-196	-0.74%	estimate
2013	26,141	-85	-0.32%	estimate
2014	25,834	-307	-1.17%	estimate
2015	25,464	-370	-1.43%	estimate
2016	25,488	+24	+0.09%	estimate
2017	25,121	-367	-1.44%	estimate
2018	24,695	-426	-1.70%	estimate
2019	24,431	-264	-1.07%	estimate
2020	24,747	+316	+1.29%	estimate
2021	24,746	-1	-0.00%	estimate
2022	24,671	-75	-0.30%	estimate
2023	24,685	+14	+0.06%	estimate
2024	24,541	-144	-0.58%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	72.0%
Black or African American	6.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	6.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

35.0

Median Age

49.6%

Female

50.4%

Male

15.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

7.0%

5–9

8.8%

10–14

5.4%

15–19

6.3%

20–24

8.1%

25–34

14.4%

35–44

12.8%

45–54

10.1%

55–59

5.9%

60–64

5.7%

65–74

9.0%

75–84

4.3%

85+

2.1%

Children (under 15): 21.2% · Seniors (65+): 15.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$61,497$-2,106 vs state
Mean household income	$78,383
Per-capita income	$32,371
Poverty rate	11.5%+0.4% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.1%
Employment-to-population	55.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.1%

Public administration

12.8%

Education & health care

8.9%

Manufacturing

8.7%

Finance & real estate

7.0%

Agriculture

6.4%

Retail trade

5.5%

Construction

4.7%

The largest employment sector in Jackson County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

2.0%

Carpool

82.5%

Public transit

5.2%

Work from home

13.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$145,000$-40,900 vs state

Median home value

$865

Median rent

61.3%

Homeownership rate

12,046

Total housing units

81.2%

Occupied

18.8%

Vacant

38.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

86.0%

With health insurance

94.2%

With broadband internet

43.9%

Foreign-born

13.6%

Veterans (18+)

15.8%

With a disability

83.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

86.7%

High School+

24.2%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City (688,693)Tulsa (412,322)Norman (128,714)Broken Arrow (115,919)Edmond (95,618)Lawton (90,662)Moore (63,045)Midwest City (58,170)Enid (50,821)Stillwater (48,818)All Oklahoma cities →

Other counties in Oklahoma

Oklahoma County (800,487)Tulsa County (673,708)Cleveland County (297,545)Canadian County (162,621)Comanche County (121,699)Rogers County (97,235)Wagoner County (84,339)Payne County (82,290)Pottawatomie County (73,011)Creek County (72,353)All Oklahoma counties →

Part of Oklahoma

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Metro areas in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City (1,445,122)Tulsa (1,026,209)Fort Smith (228,916)Lawton (127,174)Enid (62,322)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jackson County, Oklahoma has a population of 24,730 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 36th-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 31 people per square mile.

The population of Jackson County has declined 7.3% since 2010 (26,485 → 24,541), a -0.54% annualized rate.

The median household income in Jackson County, Oklahoma is $61,497, with mean (average) household income of $78,383 and per-capita income of $32,371. 11.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Jackson County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (72.0%), Black or African American (6.6%), Hispanic or Latino (6.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Jackson County, Oklahoma is 35.0 years. Residents are 49.6% female and 50.4% male.

The median home value in Jackson County is $145,000 and median monthly rent is $865. 61.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 12,046 total housing units, 18.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Jackson County, Oklahoma is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

Oklahoma City is among the largest cities associated with Jackson County, Oklahoma, with a population of 688,693.