2020 census As of the
2020 census, Jackson County had a population of 47,319 people, 17,083 households, and 11,179 families. The population density was 51.5 per square mile (19.9/km). The median age was 42.9 years, with 19.1% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 119.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 122.3 males. According to the redistricting data, the racial makeup was 66.3% White, 25.7% Black or African American, 0.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6% Asian, less than 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 2.1% from some other race, and 4.8% from
two or more races, while Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 4.7% of the population. The census counted 31,381 white residents (64.73%
non-Hispanic white), 12,150
black residents, 225 Native American or Alaska Native residents, 294 Asian residents, 18 Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian residents, 986 residents from other races, and 2,265 residents of two or more races.
Racial and ethnic composition American Community Survey 2016–2020 estimates The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.8. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 9.8% of the population. The 2016-2020 5-year
American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $40,754 (with a margin of error of +/- $1,741) and the median family income was $51,744 (+/- $2,303). Males had a median income of $31,753 (+/- $1,635) versus $26,189 (+/- $1,545) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,322 (+/- $1,229). Approximately, 14.5% of families and 18.1% of the population were below the
poverty line, including 25.4% of those under the age of 18 and 11.1% of those ages 65 or over.
2000 census As of the
census of 2000, there were 46,755 people, 16,620 households, and 11,600 families residing in the county. The
population density was . There were 19,490 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 72.18%
White, 24.56%
Black or
African American, 0.77%
Native American, 0.46%
Asian, 0.03%
Pacific Islander, 0.61% from
other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. 2.91% of the population were
Hispanic or
Latino of any race. There were 16,620 households, out of which 30.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.50% were
married couples living together, 14.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.20% were non-families. 27.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.95. In the county, the population was spread out, with 22.30% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 29.60% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 14.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 110.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.20 males. The median income for a household in the county was $29,744, and the median income for a family was $36,404. Males had a median income of $27,138 versus $21,180 for females. The
per capita income for the county was $13,905. About 12.80% of families and 17.20% of the population were below the
poverty line, including 23.70% of those under age 18 and 21.00% of those age 65 or over. ==Politics==