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Jackson County

State:
Iowa
County Seat:
Maquoketa

Jackson County's estimated 2025 population is 19,334 with a growth rate of -0.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County is the 34th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 19,831 and has seen a growth of -2.51% since that time.

19,334
Total Population
30
Population Density (mi²)
34
Population Rank (State)
-4 -0.02%
Annual Population Growth

Jackson County Population

Jackson County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Jackson County includes 95.94% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White18,64095.94%
Two or more races3892%
Black or African American1490.77%
Other race920.47%
Asian830.43%
Native American380.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander380.2%

Jackson County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Jackson County's average per capita income is $46,622. Household income levels show a median of $71,605. The poverty rate stands at 10.31%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$97,030-
Families$88,056$110,465
Households$71,605$89,865
Non Families$36,495$46,469

$46,622

Average Income

$71,605

Median Household Income

10.31%

Poverty Rate