Jackson County, FL

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2021 Population

48,067

1.39% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

42.3

0.237% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

18.1%

0.427% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$43,416

6.53% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$104,800

3.46% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

16,384

0.474% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Jackson County, FL had a population of 48.1k people with a median age of 42.3 and a median household income of $43,416. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jackson County, FL grew from 47,409 to 48,067, a 1.39% increase and its median household income grew from $40,754 to $43,416, a 6.53% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jackson County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (65%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (26.7%), White (Hispanic) (2.44%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.17%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.32%).

None of the households in Jackson County, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.6% of the residents in Jackson County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jackson County, FL are Chipola College (560 degrees awarded in 2021) and The Baptist College of Florida (71 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Jackson County, FL was $104,800, and the homeownership rate was 73%.

Most people in Jackson County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Jackson County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Jackson County, FL borders Geneva County, AL, Houston County, AL, Bay County, FL, Calhoun County, FL, Gadsden County, FL, Holmes County, FL, Liberty County, FL, Washington County, FL, and Seminole County, GA.

United States Florida

Population & Diversity

Jackson County, FL is home to a population of 48.1k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.37% of Jackson County, FL residents were born outside of the country (1.14k people).

In 2021, there were 2.44 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31.2k people) in Jackson County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.17k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.6% of Jackson County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Jackson County, FL was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jackson County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jackson County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
31.2k ± 110
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.8k ± 284
White (Hispanic)
1.17k ± 233

5.1%

Hispanic Population

2.45k people

5.1% of the people in Jackson County, FL are hispanic (2.45k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jackson County, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
993,450 ± 23,894 people
Haiti
340,538 ± 14,212 people
Colombia
292,600 ± 13,189 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 993,450 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 340,538 and Colombia with 292,600.

Foreign-Born Population

2.37%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.14k people

2.72%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.29k people

As of 2021, 2.37% of Jackson County, FL residents (1.14k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jackson County, FL was 2.72%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jackson County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,578 ± 201
Gulf War (1990s)
748 ± 238
Gulf War (2001-)
334 ± 115

Jackson County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.11 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jackson County, FL employs 16.4k people. The largest industries in Jackson County, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,927 people), Public Administration (2,033 people), and Retail Trade (1,630 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($66,023), Information ($62,609), and Wholesale Trade ($46,696).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,213. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

16.4k

2021 Value

± 956

−0.474%

1 Year decline

± 8.33%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jackson County, FL declined at a rate of −0.474%, from 16.5k employees to 16.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jackson County, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,617 people), Management Occupations (1,468 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,403 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jackson County, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

16.4k

2021 Value

± 956

−0.474%

1 Year decline

± 8.33%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jackson County, FL declined at a rate of −0.474%, from 16.5k employees to 16.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jackson County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,927 people), Public Administration (2,033 people), and Retail Trade (1,630 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jackson County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Jackson County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,274

Median earning men ± $2,177

$28,634

Median earning women ± $1,816

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($65,729), Information ($63,587), and Manufacturing ($44,924).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($45,595), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,349), and Construction ($37,625).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

268
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
232
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
212
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$104k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$96.4k
Manufacturing
$61.7k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.9B
Texas
$17.8B
California
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Jackson County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 69.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.517%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (69.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.517%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Jackson County, FL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Jackson County, FL awarded 631 degrees. The student population of Jackson County, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 854 male students and 1,348 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jackson County, FL are White (456 and 73.5%), followed by Black or African American (82 and 13.2%), Hispanic or Latino (29 and 4.68%), and Unknown (29 and 4.68%).

The largest universities in Jackson County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Chipola College (560 and 88.7%) and The Baptist College of Florida (71 and 11.3%).

The most popular majors in Jackson County, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (189 and 30%), Corrections (80 and 12.7%), and Registered Nursing (74 and 11.7%).

The median tuition costs in Jackson County, FL are $11,250 for private four year colleges, and $2,365 and $8,195 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Jackson County, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 83.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,202 (38.8% men and 61.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,202 students enrolled in Jackson County, FL, 38.8% men and 61.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,514 records, of which 61.3% were women and 38.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Physical Fitness Technician
11 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
189 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
49 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Jackson County, FL was Physical Fitness Technician with 11 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Jackson County, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Chipola College
560 degrees awarded
The Baptist College of Florida
71 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Chipola College with 560 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 263 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jackson County, FL, which is 0.715 times less than the 368 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 456 degrees mean that there were 5.56 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 82 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($11,250) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,050) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.9M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jackson County, FL was $104,800 in 2021, which is 0.428 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $101,300 to $104,800, a 3.46% increase. The homeownership rate in Jackson County, FL is 73%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Jackson County, FL have an average commute time of 27.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jackson County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jackson County, FL is $43,416. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Jackson County, FL was Census Tract 2107 with a value of $55,161, followed by Census Tract 2105 and Census Tract 2104, with respective values of $51,224 and $50,536.

In 2022, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jackson County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.27%.

Housing

Property

$104,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,140

$12,306

Median Property Taxes

±$759

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jackson County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jackson County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73%

Homeownership

2021

70.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73% of the housing units in Jackson County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jackson County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2107
Census Tract 2105
Census Tract 2104

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jackson County, FL was Census Tract 2107 with a value of $55,161, followed by Census Tract 2105 and Census Tract 2104, with respective values of $51,224 and $50,536.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Jackson County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$43,416

Median Household Income

± $1,726

16.9k

Number of Households

± 921

In 2021, the median household income of the 16.9k households in Jackson County, FL grew to $43,416 from the previous year's value of $40,754.

The following chart displays the households in Jackson County, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jackson County, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2021, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (86.5%)
Carpooled (6.26%)
Worked At Home (4.15%)

In 2021, 86.5% of workers in Jackson County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.26%) and those who worked at home (4.15%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jackson County, FL have a longer commute time (27.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.16% of the workforce in Jackson County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jackson County, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jackson County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jackson County, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jackson County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.27%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

18.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jackson County, FL (7.3k out of 40.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jackson County, FL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 29.5% of the children was living in poverty in Jackson County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 360 in Jackson County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 128 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

88.3% of the population of Jackson County, FL has health coverage, with 35.7% on employee plans, 21.4% on Medicaid, 15.4% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 2.87% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jackson County, FL see 2443 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.89% decrease from the previous year (2542 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3545 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 688 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,443 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jackson County, FL

Primary care physicians in Jackson County, FL see an average of 2,443 patients per year. This represents a 3.89% decrease from the previous year (2,542 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Jackson County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.7%

Uninsured

35.7%

Employer Coverage

21.4%

Medicaid

15.4%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

2.87%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jackson County, FL grew by 2.97% from 11.4% to 11.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jackson County, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 104 in Jackson County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jackson County, FL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.4% in Jackson County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jackson County, FL.

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