Jackson County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 138th-largest in Texas
The population of Jackson County, Texas is 15,081 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 138th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $61,752, the median home value is $175,500, and the median age is 42.1.
The population of Jackson County has grown 8.5% since 2010 (14,091 → 15,284), a +0.58% annualized rate.
15,081
Population
+0.58%
Annual growth
18
People / sq mi
$61,752
Median Income
$175,500
Median Home Value
Jackson County covers 829 sq mi of land at 18.2 people per square mile.
About Jackson County, TX
Jackson County is a county in Texas with a population of 15,081. It ranks #138 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 42.1, older than the national median. The population is 50.7% male and 49.3% female.
The median household income in Jackson County is $61,752, below the US median of $74,580. 11.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $175,500, with monthly rent averaging $1,011. The homeownership rate of 70.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Jackson County reflects 15.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 30.3 minutes each way.
Jackson County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Jackson County had a population of 14,091 in 2010 and 15,284 in 2024, a 8.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,284 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.59%.
15,284
Population (2024)
14,091
Population (2010)
15,284
Peak (2024)
0.59%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,091 |
| 2011 | 14,050 |
| 2012 | 14,271 |
| 2013 | 14,609 |
| 2014 | 14,723 |
| 2015 | 14,807 |
| 2016 | 14,871 |
| 2017 | 14,798 |
| 2018 | 14,826 |
| 2019 | 14,760 |
| 2020 | 14,997 |
| 2021 | 15,121 |
| 2022 | 15,162 |
| 2023 | 15,195 |
| 2024 | 15,284 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.1
Median Age
49.3%
Female
50.7%
Male
19.7%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.0% · Seniors (65+): 19.7%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $61,752$-14,540 vs state |
| Mean household income | $84,901 |
| Per-capita income | $32,146 |
| Poverty rate | 11.9%+1.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 51.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Jackson County is professional & business services, accounting for 17.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.7%
Drive alone
0.4%
Carpool
75.8%
Public transit
7.3%
Work from home
30.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$175,500$-84,900 vs state
Median home value
$1,011
Median rent
70.1%
Homeownership rate
7,021
Total housing units
77.3%
Occupied
22.7%
Vacant
29.9%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
83.0%
With health insurance
91.8%
With broadband internet
13.1%
Foreign-born
5.9%
Veterans (18+)
14.3%
With a disability
80.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
83.0%
High School+
15.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jackson County, Texas has a population of 15,081 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 138th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 18 people per square mile.
The population of Jackson County has grown 8.5% since 2010 (14,091 → 15,284), a +0.58% annualized rate.
The median household income in Jackson County, Texas is $61,752, with mean (average) household income of $84,901 and per-capita income of $32,146. 11.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Jackson County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (72.5%), Black or African American (5.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Jackson County, Texas is 42.1 years. Residents are 49.3% female and 50.7% male.
The median home value in Jackson County is $175,500 and median monthly rent is $1,011. 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 7,021 total housing units, 22.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Jackson County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 17.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Jackson County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.