Jackson County, Wisconsin Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 50th-largest in Wisconsin
The population of Jackson County, Wisconsin is 20,971 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 50th-largest county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $65,508, the median home value is $186,900, and the median age is 42.6.
The population of Jackson County has grown 2.8% since 2010 (20,464 → 21,027), a +0.19% annualized rate.
20,971
Population
+0.19%
Annual growth
21
People / sq mi
$65,508
Median Income
$186,900
Median Home Value
Jackson County covers 988 sq mi of land at 21.2 people per square mile.
About Jackson County, WI
Educational attainment is the headline number in Jackson County: 16.3% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Jackson County is a county in Wisconsin with a population of 20,971. It ranks #50 among counties in Wisconsin by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $65,508 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 6.7%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $186,900, with typical rent around $789.
College attainment is 16.3%, below the national 35.0%. About 7.4% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
Jackson County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Jackson County had a population of 20,464 in 2010 and 21,027 in 2024, a 2.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 21,095 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.20%.
21,027
Population (2024)
20,464
Population (2010)
21,095
Peak (2020)
0.20%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20,464 |
| 2011 | 20,522 |
| 2012 | 20,500 |
| 2013 | 20,561 |
| 2014 | 20,584 |
| 2015 | 20,526 |
| 2016 | 20,484 |
| 2017 | 20,496 |
| 2018 | 20,494 |
| 2019 | 20,676 |
| 2020 | 21,095 |
| 2021 | 20,913 |
| 2022 | 20,930 |
| 2023 | 20,938 |
| 2024 | 21,027 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.6
Median Age
46.3%
Female
53.7%
Male
19.9%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.8% · Seniors (65+): 19.9%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $65,508$-10,162 vs state |
| Mean household income | $82,194 |
| Per-capita income | $33,387 |
| Poverty rate | 6.7%+0.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 54.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Jackson County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
3.2%
Carpool
78.5%
Public transit
7.4%
Work from home
25.4 min
Avg commute
Housing
$186,900$-60,500 vs state
Median home value
$789
Median rent
77.4%
Homeownership rate
9,693
Total housing units
84.6%
Occupied
15.4%
Vacant
22.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
92.2%
With health insurance
89.9%
With broadband internet
19.1%
Foreign-born
9.6%
Veterans (18+)
14.1%
With a disability
95.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.4%
High School+
16.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jackson County, Wisconsin has a population of 20,971 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 50th-largest county in Wisconsin. Population density is 21 people per square mile.
The population of Jackson County has grown 2.8% since 2010 (20,464 → 21,027), a +0.19% annualized rate.
The median household income in Jackson County, Wisconsin is $65,508, with mean (average) household income of $82,194 and per-capita income of $33,387. 6.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Jackson County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (86.2%), Hispanic or Latino (7.4%), Black or African American (1.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Jackson County, Wisconsin is 42.6 years. Residents are 46.3% female and 53.7% male.
The median home value in Jackson County is $186,900 and median monthly rent is $789. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 9,693 total housing units, 15.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Jackson County, Wisconsin is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.
Milwaukee is among the largest cities associated with Jackson County, Wisconsin, with a population of 569,756.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.