Jackson County, Alabama
Jackson County is home to 53,053 people. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Alabama rate (15.6%). The median household income is $51,908.
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| Measure | Value | Alabama | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,053 | 5,086,768 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $51,908 | $63,999 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 17.3% | 15.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 23.7% | 21.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 10.3% | 9.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.9% | 28.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $159,500 | $209,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $780 | $1,007 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 44.8% | 48.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.9% | 4.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 43.5 years | 39.3 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- DeKalb County
- Madison County
- Marshall County
- Dade County, Georgia
- Franklin County, Tennessee
- Marion County, Tennessee
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.