Economy & Jobs — Jackson County, Indiana

Employment

Total Establishments988
Total Employees23,018
Avg Annual Employment22,633
Avg Annual Pay$57,520
Total Annual Wages$1,301,871,243
Annual Payroll (thousands)$1,210,114
Unemployment Rate2.7%

Income

Median Household Income$65,609
Poverty Rate12.4%
IRS Returns21,850
Total AGI (thousands)$1,412,300
Average AGI per Return$64,636

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$257,367,405
Per Capita$5,543
Population Basis46,428

Agriculture

Total Farms4
Land in Farms (acres)114,224
Avg Farm Size (acres)28,556
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants30
Fast Food41
Bars6
Coffee & Snacks7