Jackson County, WV — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
27,753
Male
13,865
50.0%
Female
13,888
50.0%
Median Age
43.3 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
2.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher13.9%
High School or Higher40.8%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
7.0%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
7.6%
Married
45.4%
Jackson County, WV has a population of 27,753 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 43.3 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 96.3% of the population. 13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 2.0% of residents are foreign-born.