Jackson County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jackson County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48239
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 239
Geography
- Land Area
- 829.44 sq mi
- Water Area
- 27.43 sq mi
- Total Area
- 856.87 sq mi
- Latitude
- 28.959802
- Longitude
- -96.589080
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 14,687
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 10,985
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,097 | 68.7% |
| Hispanic | 4,589 | 31.2% |
| White | 8,763 | 59.7% |
| Black | 1,000 | 6.8% |
| Asian | 214 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,045 | 73.2% |
| Hispanic | 2,941 | 26.8% |
| White | 7,011 | 63.8% |
| Black | 798 | 7.3% |
| Asian | 132 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 102 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 15,152
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $69,042
- Poverty Rate
- 13.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,101
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,216 | 67.4% |
| Black | 994 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 214 | 1.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 8,580
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,569 | 29.9% |
| Republican | 4,718 | 55.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,293 | 15.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,095 | 47.7% |
| Female | 4,482 | 52.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,517 | 64.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,003 | 23.3% |
| Black | 143 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,797
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,841 | 51.5% |
| Hispanic | 459 | 22.9% |
| Black | 42 | 29.4% |
| Asian | 14 | 28.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,802 | 44.0% |
| Female | 1,993 | 44.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,237 (30.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,743 (16.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,029
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $187,210
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,066
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 7.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.