Jackson County, FL

County

Cities in Jackson County

Neighborhoods in Jackson County

Grand Ridge / Cypress

Chipola Terrace / Mallory Heights

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Jackson

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

15.2%

Households with Children

26.6%

School Enrollment K-12

4,513

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.0%
School Age (5-17): 13.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.6%
Working Age (35-54): 26.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.7%
Seniors (65+): 20.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 16.1%
High School / GED: 38.7%
Some College or Associate's: 30.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 13.6%
Single Parents: 13.1%
Couples & Adults: 34.6%
Living Alone: 38.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
Asian: 0.6%
Black or African American: 25.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 42.7%
Puerto Rican: 24.5%
Cuban: 9.1%
Dominican: 0.3%
Central American: 9.7%
South American: 5.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 27.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.4%
Other White: 72.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 40.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.1%
Caribbean: 3.0%
Other Black: 56.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 61.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 34.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.0%
Spanish: 4.1%
European & Indo-European: 1.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.5%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 5.2%
Middle School (5-8): 3.6%
High School (9-12): 4.6%
College / Graduate: 5.0%
Not Enrolled: 79.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources