Jackson County, Arkansas
Jackson County is home to 16,712 people. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Arkansas rate (16.0%). The median household income is $44,218.
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| Measure | Value | Arkansas | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,712 | 3,049,391 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $44,218 | $60,773 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 21.7% | 16.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 30.9% | 21.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 9.7% | 9.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.7% | 25.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $98,300 | $188,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $668 | $947 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 47.2% | 44.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.2% | 5.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 40.2 years | 38.5 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Craighead County
- Cross County
- Independence County
- Lawrence County
- Poinsett County
- White County
- Woodruff County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.