Jackson County Demographics
A map of Jackson County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 8,510 | 56.8% |
Hispanic | 4,829 | 32.2% |
Black | 937 | 6.3% |
Multiracial | 411 | 2.7% |
Asian | 158 | 1.1% |
Native American/Other | 143 | 1.0% |
Jackson County, Texas had a population of 14,988 in 2020. It was 56.8% White, 6.3% Black, 1.1% Asian, 32.2% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Jackson County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Jackson County is the 139th most populous county of the 254 counties in Texas.
Jackson County's White Population
8,510 residents of Jackson County identify as White, or 56.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Jackson County larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Jackson County is ranked #135 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Jackson County is more White than neighboring Victoria County (43.1% White), Wharton County (43.6% White), Calhoun County (41.6% White), and Matagorda County (42.4% White). Jackson County is less White than neighboring Lavaca County (71.6% White).
Jackson County's Black Population
937 residents of Jackson County identify as Black, or 6.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Jackson County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Jackson County is ranked #85 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Jackson County is more Black than neighboring Victoria County (5.7% Black), Calhoun County (1.8% Black), and Lavaca County (5.8% Black). Jackson County is less Black than neighboring Wharton County (13.2% Black), and Matagorda County (10.3% Black).
Jackson County's Asian Population
158 residents of Jackson County identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Jackson County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Jackson County is ranked #59 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Jackson County is more Asian than neighboring Wharton County (0.4% Asian), and Lavaca County (0.4% Asian). Jackson County is less Asian than neighboring Victoria County (1.5% Asian), Calhoun County (5.5% Asian), and Matagorda County (1.9% Asian).
Jackson County's Hispanic Population
4,829 residents of Jackson County identify as Hispanic, or 32.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Jackson County slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Jackson County is ranked #107 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Jackson County is more Hispanic than neighboring Lavaca County (19.4% Hispanic). Jackson County is less Hispanic than neighboring Victoria County (47% Hispanic), Wharton County (40.8% Hispanic), Calhoun County (49% Hispanic), and Matagorda County (42.6% Hispanic).
Jackson County's Native American/Other Population
143 residents of Jackson County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Jackson County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Jackson County is ranked #41 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Jackson County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Victoria County (0.5% Native American/Other), Wharton County (0.4% Native American/Other), Calhoun County (0.4% Native American/Other), Lavaca County (0.3% Native American/Other), and Matagorda County (0.6% Native American/Other).
Jackson County's Multiracial Population
411 residents of Jackson County identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Jackson County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Jackson County is ranked #137 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Jackson County is more Multiracial than neighboring Victoria County (2.1% Multiracial), Wharton County (1.6% Multiracial), Calhoun County (1.5% Multiracial), Lavaca County (2.6% Multiracial), and Matagorda County (2.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.