Jackson County, West Virginia

Total Population: 27,753

County Seat: Ripley

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Median Home Value

$154,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$55,671

Across all households

Median Age

43.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

19.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)96.1%
Two or More Races2.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Other Race0.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

Under 18 Years

21.7%

65 Years and Over

21.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

50.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.1%

No Health Insurance

6.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

19.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$55,671

Mean Household Income

$82,704

Per Capita Income

$35,107

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

65.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

18.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$154,600

Median Rent

$720/mo

Total Housing Units

12,882

Owner-Occupied

77.1%

Renter-Occupied

22.9%

Vacancy Rate

12.1%

Married Couple Households

51.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

3.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.3%

Average Household Size

2.44

Broadband Internet Access

79.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54035.