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Jackson County, AL: growth, migration and housing
Jackson County has 54,281 residents, up 3.3% since 2020 (+0.6% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,222 households moved in and 962 moved out (+260 net), bringing in a net $20.2M of income. Median household income is $51,908, the median home $159,500 and median rent $780 a month.
In Alabama: 20th of 67 counties for 5-year population growth · 8th of 67 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 41st of 67 counties for median household income · 30th of 67 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Jackson County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| DeKalb County, AL | 232 | $8.8M |
| Madison County, AL | 168 | $14.0M |
| Marshall County, AL | 96 | $4.3M |
| Marion County, TN | 66 | $2.7M |
| Hamilton County, TN | 53 | $3.0M |
| Dade County, GA | 26 | $1.4M |
| Limestone County, AL | 23 | $1.3M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Jackson County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| DeKalb County, AL | 177 | $8.9M |
| Madison County, AL | 171 | $8.7M |
| Marshall County, AL | 88 | $5.1M |
| Marion County, TN | 59 | $2.2M |
| Hamilton County, TN | 34 | $2.0M |
| Dade County, GA | 32 | $1.2M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.