Jackson County, Missouri

Total Population: 717,021

County Seat: Independence

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Median Home Value

$213,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$67,178

Across all households

Median Age

36.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

33.5%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)59.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)22.3%
Hispanic or Latino11.1%
Two or More Races4.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.7%
Other Race0.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

23.5%

65 Years and Over

15.5%

Male

48.6%

Female

51.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.0%

No Health Insurance

11.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

33.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$67,178

Mean Household Income

$89,895

Per Capita Income

$38,344

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

81.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$213,300

Median Rent

$1,151/mo

Total Housing Units

333,385

Owner-Occupied

58.8%

Renter-Occupied

41.2%

Vacancy Rate

9.2%

Married Couple Households

38.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

32.4%

Average Household Size

2.33

Broadband Internet Access

89.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29095.