Jacksboro is a city located in Jack County Texas. Jacksboro has a 2024 population of 4,232. It is also the county seat of Jack County. Jacksboro is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually and its population has increased by 1.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,178 in 2020.
The average household income in Jacksboro is $72,888 with a poverty rate of 24.19%. The median age in Jacksboro is 37.7 years: 38.2 years for males, and 34.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jacksboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,443 | 82.94% |
| Black or African American | 305 | 7.35% |
| Two or more races | 224 | 5.4% |
| Other race | 179 | 4.31% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,264 | 2.47 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Married | 520 | 3.29 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Non Family | 452 | 1.04 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Female | 247 | 3 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Male | 45 | 4.47 | 100 | 0 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
63.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 455 | 15.88% |
| Associates Degree | 178 | 6.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 257 | 8.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 72 | 2.51% |
| High School Graduate | 866 | 30.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 356 | 12.43% |
| Some College | 681 | 23.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,888 | 1,617 | 329 |
| Hispanic | 711 | 311 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 219 | 69 | 0 |
| Black | 195 | 95 | 0 |
| Other Race | 133 | 86 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 85.65%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $94,526 | $99,349 | $75,192 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,625 | $0 | $60,563 |
| High School Graduate | $23,611 | $32,841 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,942 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,356 | $40,583 | $24,617 |
| Some College | $43,750 | $67,750 | $0 |
$36,356
Average Earnings
$40,583
Average Male
$24,617
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.5% of Jacksboro residents speak only English, while 23.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,147 | 395 | 18.4% |
| Hispanic | 824 | 254 | 30.83% |
| Black | 79 | 66 | 83.54% |
| Multiple | 142 | 40 | 28.17% |
24.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.47%
Male Poverty Rate
28.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jacksboro is Black, with 83.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jacksboro is White, with 18.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.21% |
| High School | 26.98% |
| Some College | 15.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 77.61% |
| Male Unemployed | 42.68% |
| Male Employed | 9.19% |
| Female Employed | 8.14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,271 | $88,855 |
| Households | $45,625 | $72,888 |
| Married Families | $76,389 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,469 | $42,312 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
187
Number of Veterans
187
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 62 |
| Vietnam | 37 |
| Korea | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 95 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 138 | 5.4% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 13.84% |
| Other Race | 18 | 13.53% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 2.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.1%
Labor Force Participation
36.6%
Employment Rate
10.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.56%
Born in Jacksboro
90.92%
Native Born
9.08%
Foreign Born
6.5%
Non Citizen
2.58%
Naturalized
90.92% of Jacksboro residents were born in the United States, with 72.56% having been born in Texas. 6.5% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,301 | 14 | 0.33% |
| 2028 | 4,287 | 14 | 0.33% |
| 2027 | 4,273 | 13 | 0.31% |
| 2026 | 4,260 | 14 | 0.33% |
| 2025 | 4,246 | 14 | 0.33% |
| 2024 | 4,232 | 13 | 0.31% |
| 2023 | 4,219 | 47 | 1.13% |
| 2022 | 4,172 | 81 | 1.98% |
| 2021 | 4,091 | -87 | -2.08% |
| 2020 | 4,178 | -233 | -5.28% |
| 2019 | 4,411 | 46 | 1.05% |
| 2018 | 4,365 | -12 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 4,377 | 7 | 0.16% |
| 2016 | 4,370 | -53 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 4,423 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 4,428 | -39 | -0.87% |
| 2013 | 4,467 | -17 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 4,484 | -15 | -0.33% |
| 2011 | 4,499 | 7 | 0.16% |
| 2010 | 4,492 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,533 | 1,183 | 35.31% |
| 1990 | 3,350 | -650 | -16.25% |
| 1980 | 4,000 | 446 | 12.55% |
| 1970 | 3,554 | -262 | -6.87% |
| 1960 | 3,816 | 865 | 29.31% |
| 1950 | 2,951 | -1,350 | -31.39% |