Market insights · Minnesota
Jackson County, MN: growth, migration and housing
Jackson County has 9,857 residents, down 1.3% since 2020 (-0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 232 households moved in and 232 moved out (0 net), while a net $0.8M of income left. Median household income is $75,743, the median home $157,100 and median rent $787 a month.
In Minnesota: 64th of 87 counties for 5-year population growth · 20th of 87 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 35th of 87 counties for median household income · 79th of 87 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood County, MN | 37 | $1.8M |
| Nobles County, MN | 30 | $1.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Jackson County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood County, MN | 31 | $1.5M |
| Nobles County, MN | 30 | $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.