Market insights · Kentucky
Jackson County, KY: growth, migration and housing
Jackson County has 13,325 residents, up 2.8% since 2020 (+0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 251 households moved in and 191 moved out (+60 net), bringing in a net $3.6M of income. Median household income is $40,000, the median home $111,500 and median rent $665 a month.
In Kentucky: 46th of 120 counties for 5-year population growth · 14th of 120 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 108th of 120 counties for median household income · 100th of 120 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County, KY | 52 | $1.9M |
| Laurel County, KY | 48 | $2.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Jackson County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel County, KY | 64 | $1.8M |
| Madison County, KY | 46 | $1.5M |
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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.