Jackson County, Missouri
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jackson County
- State
- Missouri
- FIPS Code
- 29095
- State FIPS
- 29
- County FIPS
- 095
Geography
- Land Area
- 604.52 sq mi
- Water Area
- 11.82 sq mi
- Total Area
- 616.34 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.005364
- Longitude
- -94.343211
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 694,078
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 528,738
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 629,404 | 90.7% |
| Hispanic | 64,675 | 9.3% |
| White | 432,372 | 62.3% |
| Black | 157,384 | 22.7% |
| Asian | 9,966 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 959 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1,330 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 3,924 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 492,150 | 93.1% |
| Hispanic | 36,591 | 6.9% |
| White | 352,297 | 66.6% |
| Black | 121,167 | 22.9% |
| Asian | 10,371 | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6,242 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 890 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2,391 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 719,976
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $76,357
- Poverty Rate
- 13.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 100,002
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 442,912 | 61.5% |
| Black | 159,603 | 22.2% |
| Asian | 13,214 | 1.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 446,982
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 219,092 | 49.0% |
| Republican | 157,814 | 35.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 70,073 | 15.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 205,588 | 46.0% |
| Female | 234,646 | 52.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 298,781 | 66.8% |
| Hispanic | 24,116 | 5.4% |
| Black | 80,211 | 17.9% |
| Asian | 5,988 | 1.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 203,133
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 150,577 | 50.4% |
| Hispanic | 7,374 | 30.6% |
| Black | 25,793 | 32.2% |
| Asian | 2,067 | 34.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 93,883 | 45.7% |
| Female | 106,704 | 45.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 119,431 (24.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 166,990 (33.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 336,288
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $241,066
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,300
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.0%
- Public Transit
- 1.5%
- Work From Home
- 15.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.