Jackson County, Alabama
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jackson County
- State
- Alabama
- FIPS Code
- 01071
- State FIPS
- 01
- County FIPS
- 071
Geography
- Land Area
- 1078.01 sq mi
- Water Area
- 48.78 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1126.79 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.764114
- Longitude
- -85.980056
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 52,516
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 41,510
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 51,052 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,472 | 2.8% |
| White | 46,918 | 89.3% |
| Black | 1,737 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 175 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 211 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 57 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 40,775 | 98.2% |
| Hispanic | 740 | 1.8% |
| White | 37,668 | 90.7% |
| Black | 1,523 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 185 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,400 | 3.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 58 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 53,053
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $52,311
- Poverty Rate
- 17.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 9,024
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 46,884 | 88.4% |
| Black | 1,680 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 253 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 36,358
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,122 | 14.1% |
| Republican | 19,901 | 54.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 11,335 | 31.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 17,409 | 47.9% |
| Female | 18,948 | 52.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 32,141 | 88.4% |
| Hispanic | 591 | 1.6% |
| Black | 1,261 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 177 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 13,095
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 36.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 11,906 | 37.0% |
| Hispanic | 122 | 20.6% |
| Black | 309 | 24.5% |
| Asian | 37 | 20.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,547 | 37.6% |
| Female | 6,548 | 34.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 11,712 (30.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,046 (15.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 24,914
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $160,766
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $771
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 4.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.