Jackson County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jackson County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21109
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 109
Geography
- Land Area
- 345.23 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.29 sq mi
- Total Area
- 346.51 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.403458
- Longitude
- -84.020576
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 13,056
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 9,952
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,931 | 99.0% |
| Hispanic | 128 | 1.0% |
| White | 12,700 | 97.3% |
| Black | 22 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 49 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 9,932 | 99.8% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 0.2% |
| White | 9,779 | 98.3% |
| Black | 23 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 65 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 52 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 13,086
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $44,330
- Poverty Rate
- 19.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,509
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,668 | 96.8% |
| Black | 30 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,275
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,063 | 11.5% |
| Republican | 7,751 | 83.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 270 | 2.9% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,546 | 49.0% |
| Female | 4,729 | 51.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,478 | 91.4% |
| Hispanic | 82 | 0.9% |
| Black | 1 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,585
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 38.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,287 | 38.8% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 30.5% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 22 | 44.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,744 | 38.4% |
| Female | 1,841 | 38.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,730 (30.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 802 (8.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,006
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $117,834
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $760
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.7%
- Work From Home
- 7.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.