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Jackson County, TX market data
How Jackson County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 15,393
- +2.6% since 2020
- Households
- 6,028
- Median household income
- $65,414
- +4.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $203,900
- Jobs located here
- 6,179
- Highest market score
- 79
- Real estate, #40 of 2,229 scored counties
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What this means
Jackson County has an estimated 15,393 people and 6,028 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Jackson County grew 2.6%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Jackson County is $65,414, 19% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 4.2%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Jackson County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 130, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (65).
Of the business types scored in Jackson County, real estate businesses (79), real estate agents and brokers (73) and pet businesses (69) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate businesses, that ranks #40 of 2,229 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (73% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | 79 | #40 of 2,229 | 5 | 8.3 | Index only | 400 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 73 | #119 of 2,176 | 5 | 8.3 | Index only | 318 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 69 | #322 of 2,200 | 6 | 10.0 | $854K | 97 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 69 | #440 of 2,405 | 49 | 81.3 | $438K | 118 | 14 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 68 | #391 of 2,394 | 14 | 23.2 | $450K | 295 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 68 | #425 of 2,210 | 6 | 10.0 | $1.8M | 203 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 62 | #716 of 2,272 | 7 | 11.6 | $2.2M | 174 | 7 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 61 | #721 of 2,405 | 30 | 49.8 | $715K | 108 | 6 |
| Hair salons | 57 | #816 of 2,339 | 10 | 16.6 | $510K | 119 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 56 | #835 of 2,385 | 18 | 29.9 | $283K | 133 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 51 | #896 of 1,889 | 5 | 8.3 | $4.3M | 103 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 50 | #1,156 of 2,222 | 10 | 16.6 | $2.1M | 70 | 8 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 47 | #1,206 of 2,088 | 6 | 10.0 | $638K | 96 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 46 | #1,367 of 2,378 | 10 | 16.6 | $551K | 124 | 12 |
| Auto repair and car care | 44 | #1,451 of 2,401 | 19 | 31.5 | $290K | 108 | 13 |
| Funeral homes | 39 | #1,025 of 1,472 | 6 | 10.0 | $163K | 24 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 39 | #1,315 of 1,886 | 6 | 10.0 | $1.1M | 107 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 38 | #1,682 of 2,402 | 18 | 29.9 | $2M | 58 | 5 |
| Convenience stores | 34 | #1,697 of 2,261 | 12 | 19.9 | $2.9M | 37 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 29 | #2,001 of 2,358 | 16 | 26.5 | $1.1M | 47 | 14 |
| Child care and preschools | 25 | #1,424 of 1,611 | 8 | 13.3 | $303K | 30 | 5 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $3.6M | 282 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $11.7M | 126 | 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $1.3M | 98 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $5.4M | 221 | 5 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $1.7M | 102 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $1.7M | 194 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $1.7M | 63 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $8.1M | Too few | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $5.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $2.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $5.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $21.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $5.5M | Too few | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $8.4M | Too few | 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $8.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $5.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $5.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $21.4M | Too few | 8 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $16.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Electricians | 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 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 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 | $5.5M | $914 | 95 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $18M | $2,981 | 115 |
| Food away from home | $21.4M | $3,557 | 87 |
| Groceries | $35.2M | $5,838 | 92 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.1M | $846 | 84 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.4M | $402 | 69 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.8M | $635 | 65 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.3M | $1,045 | 81 |
| Pets | $5.1M | $850 | 93 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $10.7M | $1,781 | 87 |
| Vehicle insurance | $15.3M | $2,536 | 130 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $16.1M | $2,677 | 89 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $8.4M | $1,394 | 99 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $86.7M | $14,385 | 86 |
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
- 15,393+2.6% since 2020
- Households
- 6,028
- Median age
- 42.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 71%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 829 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 18
- Median household income
- $65,414+4.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $86,585
- Median home value
- $203,900
- Jobs located here
- 6,179
- Daytime population
- 15,072Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Jackson County?
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Questions
How fast is Jackson County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Jackson County at 15,393 people in 2025, up 2.6% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 6,028 households. Median household income rose 4.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Jackson County, TX spend?
Households in Jackson County spend about $86.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $35.2M on groceries and $21.4M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Jackson County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 130, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (65).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Jackson County, TX?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Jackson County are for real estate businesses (79), real estate agents and brokers (73) and pet businesses (69). Jackson County ranks #40 of 2,229 scored counties for real estate businesses.
How does Jackson County, TX compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Jackson County is $65,414 a year, 19% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $203,900, 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 convenience stores (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (73% 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. 21 of the 56 business types have a score in Jackson County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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