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Jackson County, FL market data
How Jackson County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 49,629
- +5.4% since 2020
- Households
- 17,276
- Median household income
- $49,149
- +23.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $120,800
- Jobs located here
- 14,417
- Highest market score
- 73
- Insurance agencies, #384 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
Jackson County has an estimated 49,629 people and 17,276 households. Population estimates show Jackson County grew 5.4% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Jackson County is $49,149, 39% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 23.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Jackson County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (48).
Of the business types scored in Jackson County, insurance agencies (73), bakeries and dessert shops (71) and dentists and orthodontists (70) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #384 of 2,272 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (3.9 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (68% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Jackson County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Jackson County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 73 | #384 of 2,272 | 18 | 10.4 | $2.3M | 180 | 14 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 71 | #238 of 1,889 | 8 | 4.6 | $6.4M | 154 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 70 | #262 of 1,886 | 8 | 4.6 | $2M | 200 | 7 |
| Spas and skin care | 67 | #286 of 1,769 | 5 | 2.9 | $2.5M | 285 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 65 | #349 of 2,176 | 17 | 9.8 | Index only | 240 | 9 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 63 | #410 of 1,493 | 8 | 4.6 | $2.6M | 90 | 11 |
| Real estate | 63 | #441 of 2,229 | 21 | 12.2 | Index only | 244 | 15 |
| Pizza | 62 | #581 of 2,090 | 9 | 5.2 | $5.7M | 111 | 26 |
| Pet businesses | 61 | #631 of 2,200 | 17 | 9.8 | $701K | 80 | 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 60 | #499 of 1,771 | 12 | 6.9 | $1.8M | 105 | 22 |
| Auto repair shops | 57 | #876 of 2,378 | 33 | 19.1 | $428K | 96 | 8 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 56 | #576 of 1,461 | 5 | 2.9 | $2.4M | 94 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 55 | #621 of 1,485 | 6 | 3.5 | $2M | 73 | 3 |
| Gyms | 55 | #718 of 1,792 | 6 | 3.5 | $1.4M | 105 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 54 | #867 of 2,063 | 15 | 8.7 | $3.4M | 92 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 54 | #947 of 2,210 | 23 | 13.3 | $1.2M | 131 | 8 |
| Home repair trades | 52 | #951 of 2,057 | 20 | 11.6 | $2.1M | 85 | 17 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 51 | #1,013 of 2,087 | 18 | 10.4 | $1.5M | 116 | 8 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 50 | #1,185 of 2,405 | 135 | 78.1 | $377K | 102 | 60 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 49 | #1,094 of 2,088 | 12 | 6.9 | $685K | 103 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 48 | #775 of 1,451 | 6 | 3.5 | $2.4M | 93 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 46 | #1,381 of 2,394 | 95 | 55.0 | $166K | 109 | 30 |
| Auto repair and car care | 44 | #1,488 of 2,401 | 72 | 41.7 | $196K | 73 | 16 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 44 | #1,537 of 2,385 | 63 | 36.5 | $198K | 93 | 8 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 43 | #1,107 of 1,707 | 12 | 6.9 | $3.4M | 72 | 13 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 43 | #1,419 of 2,222 | 24 | 13.9 | $2.1M | 70 | 26 |
| Physical therapy | 42 | #935 of 1,422 | 10 | 5.8 | $1.6M | 66 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 42 | #1,535 of 2,405 | 75 | 43.4 | $679K | 102 | 31 |
| Funeral homes | 41 | #965 of 1,472 | 14 | 8.1 | $221K | 33 | 7 |
| Grocery stores | 41 | #1,339 of 2,070 | 17 | 9.8 | $5.3M | 58 | 6 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 39 | #1,196 of 1,656 | 17 | 9.8 | $928K | 52 | 13 |
| Hair salons | 39 | #1,707 of 2,339 | 40 | 23.2 | $312K | 72 | 6 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 37 | #961 of 1,327 | 6 | 3.5 | $2.4M | 76 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | 35 | #909 of 1,177 | 7 | 4.1 | $5.9M | 69 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 35 | #1,656 of 2,261 | 27 | 15.6 | $3.4M | 43 | 5 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 34 | #1,027 of 1,302 | 8 | 4.6 | $2M | 63 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 33 | #1,877 of 2,402 | 60 | 34.7 | $1.5M | 45 | 11 |
| Child care and preschools | 31 | #1,323 of 1,611 | 11 | 6.4 | $456K | 46 | 10 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 29 | #1,157 of 1,334 | 6 | 3.5 | $1.4M | 68 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 26 | #1,312 of 1,530 | 11 | 6.4 | $1.3M | 51 | 5 |
| Barbershops | 25 | #1,176 of 1,356 | 12 | 6.9 | $1M | 55 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 25 | #2,123 of 2,358 | 50 | 28.9 | $941K | 39 | 36 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.3 | $3.9M | 165 | 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.3 | $3.1M | 186 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.7 | Index only | 190 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $10.6M | Too few | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $13.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $10.6M | Too few | 6 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $41M | Too few | 4 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $14.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $15.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Jackson County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $14.1M | $818 | 85 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $47.1M | $2,725 | 105 |
| Food away from home | $50.9M | $2,948 | 72 |
| Groceries | $90.8M | $5,259 | 83 |
| Personal care products and services | $12.5M | $721 | 72 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5M | $290 | 50 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $8.2M | $476 | 48 |
| Medical and dental services | $15.8M | $913 | 71 |
| Pets | $11.9M | $689 | 76 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $26.6M | $1,539 | 75 |
| Vehicle insurance | $40.7M | $2,357 | 120 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $41M | $2,376 | 79 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $21.2M | $1,225 | 87 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $222.1M | $12,856 | 77 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Jackson County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 49,629+5.4% since 2020
- Households
- 17,276
- Median age
- 42.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 918 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 53
- Median household income
- $49,149+23.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $63,473
- Median home value
- $120,800
- Jobs located here
- 14,417
- Daytime population
- 44,853Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Jackson County, FL growing?
Population estimates put Jackson County at 49,629 people in 2025, up 5.4% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 17,276 households. Median household income rose 23.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Jackson County, FL spend?
Households in Jackson County spend about $222.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $90.8M on groceries and $50.9M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Jackson County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (48).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Jackson County, FL?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Jackson County are for insurance agencies (73), bakeries and dessert shops (71) and dentists and orthodontists (70). Jackson County ranks #384 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Jackson County, FL compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Jackson County is $49,149 a year, 39% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 5.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $120,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Jackson County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (3.9 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (68% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 42 of the 56 business types have a score in Jackson County, each ranked against other counties.
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