Jackson County, Missouri
Jackson County is home to 719,976 people. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Missouri rate (12.6%). The median household income is $68,577.
Open the interactive county page · See it on the map
| Measure | Value | Missouri | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 719,976 | 6,191,814 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $68,577 | $70,702 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 14.1% | 12.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 19.5% | 15.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 10.7% | 8.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.0% | 32.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $230,500 | $230,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,197 | $1,033 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 50.7% | 45.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 6.6% | 4.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 37.0 years | 39.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Johnson County, Kansas
- Wyandotte County, Kansas
- Cass County
- Clay County
- Johnson County
- Lafayette County
- Ray County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.