Jackson County Summary

Life in Jackson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Jackson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jackson County:

  • The population in Jackson County is 20,971.

  • The median home value in Jackson County is $224,368.

  • The median income in Jackson County is $65,508.

  • The median rent in Jackson County is $789.

  • The unemployment rate in Jackson County is 5.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Jackson County is 12.6%.

  • The average high in Jackson County is 64.6° and there are 76.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jackson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jackson County

Black River Falls, WI Population 3,514

Melrose, WI Population 637

Alma Center, WI Population 583

Merrillan, WI Population 568

Hixton, WI Population 398

Taylor, WI Population 336

Hatfield, WI Population 194

Millston, WI Population 108

Map Of Jackson County

Jackson County, WI Weather

  • The average high in Jackson County is 64.6°.

  • There are 69.53 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 76.2 inches of rain each year with 14.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:27 hours of sun each day in Jackson County.

StatJackson County
Mean High64.6
Nice Days69.53
Rainfall76.2
Snowfall14.0
Sunny Hours4:27
64.6°
Average High
76.2
Inches of Rain

Jackson County Photos

Black River Falls Wisconsin Downtown Wis
Source: Wikipedia User Royalbroil | CC BY-SA 3.0
Black River Falls Wisconsin Post Office
Source: Wikipedia User Royalbroil | CC BY-SA 3.0
Black River Falls Downtown Looking North Wis
Source: Wikipedia | CC BY-SA 3.0
Black River Falls Wisconsin Sign Looking North Us Wis
Source: Wikipedia | CC BY-SA 3.0
Western Technical College Black River Falls Wisconsin Campus
Source: Wikipedia User Royalbroil | CC BY-SA 3.0
Falls Of The Black River Wi
Source: Public Domain

Jackson County Demographics

Population over time in Jackson County

The current population in Jackson County is 20,971. The population has increased 2.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 21,004 2.2%
2022 20,556 0.2%
2021 20,522 -

Gender in Jackson County

  • Jackson County is 46.3% female with 9,702 female residents.

  • Jackson County is 53.7% male with 11,269 male residents.

Female
46.3% (9,702)
Male
53.7% (11,269)
Gender Jackson County WI USA
Female 46.3% 49.9% 50.5%
Male 53.7% 50.1% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Jackson County

Jackson County is:

  • 85.6% White with 17,959 White residents.

  • 1.5% African American with 324 African American residents.

  • 4.7% American Indian with 985 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 119 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 10 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 84 Other residents.

  • 3.5% Two Or More with 744 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.6% Hispanic with 746 Hispanic residents.

White
85.6% (17,959)
African American
1.5% (324)
American Indian
4.7% (985)
Asian
0.6% (119)
Hawaiian
0.0% (10)
Other
0.4% (84)
Two Or More
3.5% (744)
Hispanic
3.6% (746)

Table: Jackson County By Race

Race Jackson County WI USA
White 85.6% 79.2% 58.2%
African American 1.5% 6.0% 12.0%
American Indian 4.7% 0.6% 0.5%
Asian 0.6% 2.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.5% 3.3% 3.9%
Hispanic 3.6% 7.8% 19.0%

Household Income For Jackson County, Wisconsin

  • 4.4% of households in Jackson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.6% of households in Jackson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Jackson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Jackson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Jackson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.5% of households in Jackson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Jackson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.1% of households in Jackson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Jackson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Jackson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.4% (931)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.6% (1,166)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.4% (1,770)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.6% (1,583)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.7% (2,463)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.5% (4,302)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.8% (2,895)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.1% (3,581)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.4% (1,140)
$200,000 or more
5.4% (1,135)
Income Jackson County WI USA
Less than $10,000 4.4% 4.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.6% 3.2% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.4% 6.2% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.6% 7.4% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.7% 10.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.5% 17.8% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.8% 14.0% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.1% 18.9% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.4% 8.9% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 5.4% 8.6% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Jackson County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Jackson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Jackson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 44.0% of adults in Jackson County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Jackson County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Jackson County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Jackson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Jackson County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Jackson County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Jackson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (629)
9-12th Grade
5% (1,048)
High School / GED
44% (9,227)
Some College
21% (4,403)
Associate's Degree
11% (2,306)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (2,306)
Master's Degree
4% (838)
Professional Degree
1% (209)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Jackson County WI USA
< 9th Grade 3% 1% 5%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 6%
High School / GED 44% 30% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 11% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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