Jackson County, Arkansas
Total Population: 16,775
County Seat: Newport
Median Home Value
$87,300
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$41,215
Across all households
Median Age
40.4 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
19.6%
65 Years and Over
17.9%
Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.2%
No Health Insurance
8.9%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
83.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
13.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.0%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$41,215
Mean Household Income
$60,764
Per Capita Income
$24,194
Unemployment Rate (16+)
9.7%
In Labor Force (19–64)
71.2%
SNAP / Food Stamps
20.1%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$87,300
Median Rent
$662/mo
Total Housing Units
7,106
Owner-Occupied
65.3%
Renter-Occupied
34.7%
Vacancy Rate
14.2%
Married Couple Households
39.2%
Cohabiting Couple Households
6.6%
Male Householder, No Partner
23.4%
Female Householder, No Partner
30.9%
Average Household Size
2.37
Broadband Internet Access
77.3%
Housing Built Since 2010
5.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 05067.