Jackson County, WV Demographics
Jackson County, WV is the 21st most populous of 55 counties in West Virginia, with 27,791 residents across 464 square miles. That is about 60 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 27,791 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 464 sq mi |
| Density | 60 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Jackson County compares to the US
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Central Location: Jackson County, WV
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Jackson County, WV
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9633 | 4,674 | 13.9 | 337 |
| Census Tract 9636 | 4,529 | 28.9 | 157 |
| Census Tract 9637.02 | 4,230 | 117.1 | 36 |
| Census Tract 9632 | 4,151 | 146.9 | 28 |
| Census Tract 9634 | 3,802 | 46.7 | 81 |
| Census Tract 9637.01 | 3,555 | 70.7 | 50 |
| Census Tract 9635 | 2,850 | 40.1 | 71 |
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This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.