Jackson County, Florida
Jackson County
Jackson County is part of the Northwest Florida region, along with Bay, Santa Rosa, Escambia, Walton, Holmes, Washington, Okaloosa, Calhoun, Liberty, Gulf, Franklin, Gadsden, Leon, Jefferson, and Wakulla counties. Top industries for Jackson County include government, trade & transportation, education and health services, and agriculture & natural resources.
Jackson County is Florida's top producer of soybeans and peanuts and contains a large distribution center. Major private sector employers for Jackson County are Family Dollar Distribution Center, Wal-Mart, Rex Lumber Company, Anderson Columbia, Inc, and Mowery Elevator Company, Inc. The largest public sector employers are Florida Department of Corrections?Sneads, Bureau of prisons, Florida Department of Corrections ?Malone, Jackson County, and City of Marianna. Cities and towns in Jackson County include Alford, Bascom, Campbellton, Cottondale, Graceville, Grand Ridge, Greenwood, Jacob City, Malone, Marianna (county seat), and Sneads.
Jackson County Florida Cities
There are 11 cities in Jackson County Florida. These are listed below. Click on a link for details.
Alford, Bascom, Campbellton, Cottondale, Cypress, Graceville, Grand Ridge, Greenwood, Malone, Marianna, Sneads,
Jackson County has a population of approximately 48,968 people. The population increased -1.6% from 2010 to 2012. This compared to a 2.7% increase for the State of Florida and a 1.7% increase for the country as a whole. Jackson County is 917.76 square miles and had a population density of 54.2 Persons per square mile in 2010. This compared to 350.6 for Florida and 87.4 for the country.
There are 21,011 housing units in Jackson County (a housing unit is defined by the US Census Bureau as a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room that is occupied as separate living quarters.) Jackson County has a 79.1% homeownership rate compared to Florida's rate of 69.0%. Jackson County's medium household income in 2011 was $39,869, which is lower than the medium income for Florida as a whole: $47,827.
| Region | Population 2012 | Economic Activity 2007 (Millions) | Population Growth 2010 to 2012 | Median Household Income 2011 | Housing Units | Median Price 2007 to 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 313,914,040 | $14,025,202 | 1.7% | $52,762 | 132,312,404 | $186,200 |
| Florida | 19,317,568 | $630,738 | 2.7% | $47,827 | 9,026,965 | $188,600 |
| Jackson County | 48,968 | $836 | -1.6% | $39,869 | 21,011 | $97,200 |
15.1% of the population in Jackson County lives below the poverty line, compared to 14.7% in Florida and 14.3% nationwide. Additional Information:
- Jackson County Census Data
- University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research - Jackson County
Jackson County Economic Activity
The U.S. Bureau of the Census, Economic , 2007 calculated the total value manufacturing, merchant wholesaler, retail sales and food service sales in Jackson County. The Census measured activity of large and medium-sized firms during calendar year 2007. It does not include every aspect of the economy but can be used as a measure of economic activity.
At $836 million, Jackson County's economic activity represents 0.13% of the Florida economy.
| Activity | Value (Millions) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturers shipments | $181 | 21.6% |
| Merchant wholesaler sales | $71 | 8.4% |
| Retail sales | $542 | 64.8% |
| Accommodation and food services sales | $43 | 5.2% |
| Total | $836 | 100% |
Jackson County Regional Comparisons
Jackson County is located in Northwest Florida. This region is responsible for 4.6% of Florida's economic activity. Jackson County represents 2.9% of the region's economy.
| Region | Population 2012 | Economic Activity 2007 (Millions) | Population Growth 2010 to 2012 | Median Household Income 2011 | Housing Units | Median Price 2007 to 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escambia County | 302,715 | $8,505 | 1.7% | $43,707 | 136,551 | $145,000 |
| Santa Rosa County | 158,512 | $1,467 | 4.7% | $55,913 | 65,728 | $173,400 |
| Okaloosa County | 190,083 | $4,417 | 5.1% | $54,140 | 92,394 | $196,800 |
| Walton County | 57,582 | $1,223 | 4.6% | $46,926 | 45,682 | $174,000 |
| Holmes County | 19,804 | $81 | -0.6% | $33,510 | 8,649 | $86,800 |
| Jackson County | 48,968 | $836 | -1.6% | $39,869 | 21,011 | $97,200 |
| Washington County | 24,892 | $195 | 0.0% | $37,036 | 10,864 | $96,600 |
| Bay County | 171,903 | $4,852 | 1.8% | $48,225 | 99,828 | $168,400 |
| Calhoun County | 14,723 | $74 | 0.7% | $31,142 | 6,069 | $80,200 |
| Liberty County | 8,276 | $28 | -1.1% | $40,893 | 3,362 | $80,600 |
| Gulf County | 15,718 | $95 | -0.9% | $41,291 | 9,148 | $150,600 |
| Franklin County | 11,686 | $130 | 1.2% | $37,017 | 8,665 | $170,100 |
| Gadsden County | 46,528 | $1,106 | -2.6% | $33,453 | 19,561 | $109,000 |
| Leon County | 283,769 | $5,470 | 3.0% | $45,827 | 124,701 | $195,300 |
| Jefferson County | 14,256 | $139 | -3.4% | $42,096 | 6,727 | $125,000 |
| Wakulla County | 30,818 | $195 | 0.1% | $54,151 | 12,721 | $136,900 |
| Total | 1,400,233 | $28,814 | 0.8% | $42,825 | 671,661 | $136,619 |
Jackson Real Estate
There are 18,232 properties in Jackson County. The following table shows a summary of them based on 2013 sales data.
| Usage Type | Property Count | % | Sales Count | Median Price | Median Price/Ft | Sales From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Property | 0 | 0.00 | 14 | $136,300 | $27 | January 1st, 2013 | August 1st, 2013 |
| Residential Property | 0 | 0.00 | 232 | $52,750 | $33 | January 1st, 2013 | September 1st, 2013 |
Commercial Real Estate in Jackson County, Florida
0( .00%) of the properties in Jackson County are classified as Commercial. 14 of them sold between January 1st, 2013 and August 1st, 2013. The total value of these sales was $11,111,400. The median sales price was $136,300. In 2013 the median sales price for Commercial Property in Jackson County was $27 per sq ft.
Residential Real Estate in Jackson County, Florida
0( .00%) of the properties in Jackson County are classified as Residential. 232 of them sold between January 1st, 2013 and September 1st, 2013. The total value of these sales was $17,901,042. The median sales price was $52,750. In 2013 the median sales price for A Class Residential Property in Jackson County was $73 per sq ft, B Class properties sold for $33/ft and C Class $11/ft.
Additional Details:
Jackson Market Data
| Property Usage | Property Count | Total Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural | 3,506 | 5,610,869 |
| Government Property | 172 | 3,099,297 |
| Health Care | 2 | 91,864 |
| Hotel & Motel | 20 | 464,800 |
| Industrial | 86 | 3,129,760 |
| Land | 2,316 | 463,921 |
| Miscellaneous Property | 13 | 224,495 |
| Mobile/Manufactured | 3,059 | 4,582,580 |
| Multifamily | 73 | 617,365 |
| Office | 143 | 758,880 |
| Residential | 10,173 | 18,955,006 |
| Retail | 403 | 3,233,054 |
| Senior Housing | 27 | 219,866 |
| Special Purpose | 291 | 1,684,472 |
| Sports & Entertaining | 8 | 49,548 |