Jackson County, AL

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2021 Population

52,548

1.51% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

43.2

0.465% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

17.6%

1.49% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$43,785

2.83% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$114,200

5.84% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

19,836

0.456% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Jackson County, AL had a population of 52.5k people with a median age of 43.2 and a median household income of $43,785. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jackson County, AL grew from 51,765 to 52,548, a 1.51% increase and its median household income grew from $42,578 to $43,785, a 2.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jackson County, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.47%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.04%), White (Hispanic) (1.45%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.2%).

None of the households in Jackson County, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in Jackson County, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jackson County, AL are Northeast Alabama Community College (1,228 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Jackson County, AL was $114,200, and the homeownership rate was 75.6%.

Most people in Jackson County, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Jackson County, AL was 2 cars per household.

Jackson County, AL borders DeKalb County, AL, Madison County, AL, Marshall County, AL, Dade County, GA, Franklin County, TN, and Marion County, TN.

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Population & Diversity

Jackson County, AL is home to a population of 52.5k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.74% of Jackson County, AL residents were born outside of the country (914 people).

In 2021, there were 25.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (46.7k people) in Jackson County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.83k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.6k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.1% of Jackson County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Jackson County, AL was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jackson County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jackson County, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
46.7k ± 37
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.83k ± 230
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.6k ± 246

3.14%

Hispanic Population

1.65k people

3.14% of the people in Jackson County, AL are hispanic (1.65k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jackson County, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
47,376 ± 5,318 people
Guatemala
14,765 ± 2,979 people
Korea
9,877 ± 2,438 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 47,376 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 14,765 and Korea with 9,877.

Foreign-Born Population

1.74%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

914 people

1.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

774 people

As of 2021, 1.74% of Jackson County, AL residents (914 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jackson County, AL was 1.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jackson County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,184 ± 247
Gulf War (2001-)
569 ± 166
Gulf War (1990s)
289 ± 153

Jackson County, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.08 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jackson County, AL employs 19.8k people. The largest industries in Jackson County, AL are Manufacturing (5,168 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,099 people), and Retail Trade (1,902 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($70,625), Educational Services ($53,287), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($51,771).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,361. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

19.8k

2021 Value

± 1,029

0.456%

1 Year growth

± 7.38%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jackson County, AL grew at a rate of 0.456%, from 19.7k employees to 19.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jackson County, AL, are Production Occupations (2,995 people), Management Occupations (1,811 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,783 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jackson County, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

19.8k

2021 Value

± 1,029

0.456%

1 Year growth

± 7.38%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jackson County, AL grew at a rate of 0.456%, from 19.7k employees to 19.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jackson County, AL, are Manufacturing (5,168 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,099 people), and Retail Trade (1,902 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jackson County, AL, though some of these residents may live in Jackson County, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,875

Median earning men ± $2,557

$27,542

Median earning women ± $2,003

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($59,160), Information ($57,905), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,808).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($50,246), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,094), and Public Administration ($45,563).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

382
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
280
Manufacturing
237
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$688k
Manufacturing
$119k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$59.5k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $48.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($20.5B) and Mixed freight ($19.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$267B

2020 Value in Alabama

$540B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

102% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $267B. This is expected to increase 102% to $540B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$30.3B
Florida
$20.6B
Tennessee
$13B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $30.3B, followed by Florida with $20.6B and Tennessee and $13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Jackson County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 83.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (15.7%), followed by Other (1.05%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (83.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (15.7%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.05%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Jackson County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 83.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (15.7%), followed by Other (1.05%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Jackson County, AL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Jackson County, AL awarded 1,228 degrees. The student population of Jackson County, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 824 male students and 1,665 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jackson County, AL are White (975 and 79.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (168 and 13.7%), Black or African American (28 and 2.28%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (28 and 2.28%).

The largest universities in Jackson County, AL by number of degrees awarded are Northeast Alabama Community College (1,228 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Jackson County, AL are Other Multidisciplinary Studies (274 and 22.3%), General Studies (199 and 16.2%), and Medical Assistant (110 and 8.96%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,489 students enrolled in Jackson County, AL, 33.1% men and 66.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,726 records, of which 66.3% were women and 33.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
199 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
88 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
41 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Jackson County, AL was General Studies with 199 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Jackson County, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Northeast Alabama Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,228 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northeast Alabama Community College with 1,228 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 500 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jackson County, AL, which is 0.687 times less than the 728 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 975 degrees mean that there were 5.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 168 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,690) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,170) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.898% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.82% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.21M), Some college (906k), and Secondary Education (641k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jackson County, AL was $114,200 in 2021, which is 0.466 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $107,900 to $114,200, a 5.84% increase. The homeownership rate in Jackson County, AL is 75.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Jackson County, AL have an average commute time of 27.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jackson County, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jackson County, AL is $43,785. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Jackson County, AL was Census Tract 9504 with a value of $58,239, followed by Census Tract 9505 and Census Tract 9510, with respective values of $44,087 and $43,723.

In 2022, 11.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jackson County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.982%.

Housing

Property

$114,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,381

$15,329

Median Property Taxes

±$809

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jackson County, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jackson County, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.6%

Homeownership

2021

68.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.6% of the housing units in Jackson County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jackson County, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9504
Census Tract 9505
Census Tract 9510

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jackson County, AL was Census Tract 9504 with a value of $58,239, followed by Census Tract 9505 and Census Tract 9510, with respective values of $44,087 and $43,723.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Jackson County, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$43,785

Median Household Income

± $1,904

20.3k

Number of Households

± 998

In 2021, the median household income of the 20.3k households in Jackson County, AL grew to $43,785 from the previous year's value of $42,578.

The following chart displays the households in Jackson County, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jackson County, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2021, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0218% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (85.3%)
Carpooled (7.97%)
Worked At Home (3.79%)

In 2021, 85.3% of workers in Jackson County, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.97%) and those who worked at home (3.79%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jackson County, AL have a longer commute time (27.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.51% of the workforce in Jackson County, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jackson County, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jackson County, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jackson County, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jackson County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.982%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

17.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jackson County, AL (9.16k out of 52k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jackson County, AL is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 23.4% of the children was living in poverty in Jackson County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 317 in Jackson County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 75.4 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

89.3% of the population of Jackson County, AL has health coverage, with 40.3% on employee plans, 19.1% on Medicaid, 17.2% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 1.33% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jackson County, AL see 1844 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.216% decrease from the previous year (1848 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2715 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1779 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,844 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jackson County, AL

Primary care physicians in Jackson County, AL see an average of 1,844 patients per year. This represents a 0.216% decrease from the previous year (1,848 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Jackson County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.5% under 18 years, 17.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.7%

Uninsured

40.3%

Employer Coverage

19.1%

Medicaid

17.2%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

1.33%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jackson County, AL grew by 6.35% from 10.1% to 10.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jackson County, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 51.1 in Jackson County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jackson County, AL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.6% in Jackson County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jackson County, AL.

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