Jackson County, MO

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    2024 Population
    719,976
    US Senator
    Josh Hawley
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Eric Schmitt
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    37
    0.271% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    14.1%
    1.86% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $68,577
    2.08% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $230,500
    8.06% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    363,675
    0.521% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Jackson County, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    96.4% of the residents in Jackson County, MO are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Jackson County, MO are University of Missouri-Kansas City (3,728 degrees awarded in 2024), Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City (3,429 degrees), and Rockhurst University (955 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Jackson County, MO was $230,500, and the homeownership rate was 59.1%.

    Most people in Jackson County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Jackson County, MO was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Jackson County, MO is home to a population of 720k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.52% of Jackson County, MO residents were born outside of the country (47k people).

    In 2024, there were 2.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (427k people) in Jackson County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 158k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 34.5k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.4% of Jackson County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Jackson County, MO was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jackson County, MO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      427k ± 809
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      158k ± 1.78k
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      34.5k ± 2.19k
    11.4%
    Hispanic Population
    82.1k people

    In 2024, there were 2.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (427k people) in Jackson County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 158k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 34.5k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    11.4% of the people in Jackson County, MO are hispanic (82.1k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Jackson County, MO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      42,470 ± 5,042 people
    2. India
      24,378 ± 3,826 people
    3. China
      16,113 ± 3,112 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 42,470 Missouri residents, followed by India with 24,378 and China with 16,113.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    6.52%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    47k people
    6.28%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    45.1k people

    As of 2024, 6.52% of Jackson County, MO residents (47k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jackson County, MO was 6.28%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      11,282 ± 693
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      8,308 ± 707
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      5,375 ± 518

    Jackson County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    89.3% of the population of Jackson County, MO has health coverage, with 49.7% on employee plans, 14% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.52% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Jackson County, MO see 1,185 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,185 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1065 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 322 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,185 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jackson County, MO

    Primary care physicians in Jackson County, MO see an average of 1,185 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,185 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 22.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    10.7%
    Uninsured
    49.7%
    Employer Coverage
    14%
    Medicaid
    12.4%
    Medicare
    11.6%
    Non-Group
    1.52%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jackson County, MO declined by 5.47% from 11.3% to 10.7%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jackson County, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.96 in Jackson County, MO.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.8% in Jackson County, MO.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 11.1% in Jackson County, MO.

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    Economy

    The economy of Jackson County, MO employs 364k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Jackson County, MO were Health Care & Social Assistance (55,465 people), Retail Trade (37,931 people), and Manufacturing (32,663 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($85,833), Utilities ($84,569), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($76,293).

    Employment

    Occupations

    364k
    2024 Value
    ± 5,064
    0.521%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.95%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Jackson County, MO grew at a rate of 0.521%, from 362k employees to 364k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jackson County, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (44,541 people), Management Occupations (38,504 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (32,249 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jackson County, MO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    364k
    2024 Value
    ± 5,064
    0.521%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.95%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Jackson County, MO grew at a rate of 0.521%, from 362k employees to 364k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jackson County, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (55,465 people), Retail Trade (37,931 people), and Manufacturing (32,663 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jackson County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Jackson County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $53,087
    Median earning men ± $1,032
    $41,873
    Median earning women ± $642

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,308), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($66,932), and Public Administration ($66,738).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($52,884), Public Administration ($52,235), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($51,778).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.17%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 1,694
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. 1,442
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. 1,042
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $3.46M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $3.44M
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. $2.69M
      Finance and Insurance

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (40.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.797%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Missouri

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    Josh Hawley
    Senator from Missouri1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019
    Eric Schmitt
    Senator from Missouri3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Jackson County, MO awarded 10,441 degrees. The student population of Jackson County, MO in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 15,880 male students and 23,348 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Jackson County, MO are White (5,708 and 59.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1,158 and 12.1%), Black or African American (1,101 and 11.5%), and Asian (652 and 6.84%).

    The largest universities in Jackson County, MO by number of degrees awarded are University of Missouri-Kansas City (3,728 and 35.7%), Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City (3,429 and 32.8%), and Rockhurst University (955 and 9.15%).

    The most popular majors in Jackson County, MO are Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,487 and 23.8%), Computer Science (654 and 6.26%), and Registered Nursing (628 and 6.01%).

    The median tuition costs are $41,600 for private four year colleges, and $11,750 and $30,650 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Jackson County, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 39,228 (40.5% men and 59.5% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 39,228 students enrolled in Jackson County, MO, 40.5% men and 59.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 20,478 records, of which 59.6% were women and 40.4% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      426 degrees awarded
    2. General Business
      236 degrees awarded
    3. General Biological Sciences
      218 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Jackson County, MO was Registered Nursing with 426 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Jackson County, MO according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. University of Missouri-Kansas City
      3,728 degrees awarded
    2. Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
      3,429 degrees awarded
    3. Rockhurst University
      955 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Missouri-Kansas City with 3,728 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 4,013 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jackson County, MO, which is 0.624 times less than the 6,428 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,708 degrees mean that there were 4.93 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,158 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($41,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,050) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,992) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Jackson County, MO was $230,500 in 2024, which is 0.693 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $213,300 to $230,500, a 8.06% increase. The homeownership rate in Jackson County, MO is 59.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Jackson County, MO have an average commute time of 23.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jackson County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 15% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jackson County, MO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.4%.

    Housing

    Property

    $230,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$2,428
    $181,443
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$3,292

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jackson County, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    59.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    62.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 59.1% of the housing units in Jackson County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.8%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $68,577
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,129
    307k
    Number of Households
    ± 4,737

    In 2024, the median household income of the 307k households in Jackson County, MO grew to $68,577 from the previous year's value of $67,178.

    The following chart displays the households in Jackson County, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Jackson County, MO is from Missouri.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Missouri
    0.451
    2023 Wage GINI in Missouri

    In 2024, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.34% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (72.7%)
    2. Worked At Home (15.8%)
    3. Carpooled (7.01%)

    In 2024, 72.7% of workers in Jackson County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.8%) and those who carpooled to work (7.01%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    23.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Jackson County, MO have a shorter commute time (23.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.33% of the workforce in Jackson County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Jackson County, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jackson County, MO have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 15% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jackson County, MO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.4%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jackson County, MO (100k out of 710k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jackson County, MO is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 14.7% of the children was living in poverty in Jackson County, MO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 12.6%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 941 in Jackson County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 135% per 100,000 population.

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