Jackson County GIS Maps
Jackson County, Texas, has 14,988 residents across 16,584 parcels and covers 829.4 square miles. The population grew 6.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Jackson County is 48239.
Edna is the county's largest population center. Jackson County also includes 7 zip codes, 4 public school districts and 12 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Jackson County Trends
- Population
- 14,988▴
- Median Home Value
- $175,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,664▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Jackson County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Jackson County Parcels
Jackson County has 16,584 mapped parcels. The median lot size is 0.61 acres. 4,001 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 10,465 distinct owner names. About 10% of parcels list an owner mailing address outside Texas. Owner names, mailing addresses, site addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Jackson County Parcel viewer here.
Jackson County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 16,584 | 100% |
| Owner name | 16,472 | 99.3% |
| Owner mailing address | 16,584 | 100% |
| Site address | 16,584 | 100% |
| Land use code | 0 | 0% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 16,584 | 100% |
| Land value | 16,584 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 16,584 | 100% |
| Acreage | 16,584 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 16,584 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Jackson County parcel records.
Jackson County Population
Jackson County had 14,988 residents in 2020. That was 6.5% higher than in 2010. Jackson County added 597 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 18 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Edna, Ganado and Lolita.
Population Trend in Jackson County TX
Jackson County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Jackson County Zip Codes
Jackson County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Edna (77957), Ganado (77962) and Lolita (77971). Edna is the largest zip by population, with about 8,730 residents or 58% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 87% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Jackson County TX
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77957 | Edna | 8,730 | ▴ 6.6% |
| 77962 | Ganado | 3,425 | ▴ 4.2% |
| 77971 | Lolita | 829 | ▾ -9% |
| 77991 | Vanderbilt | 428 | ▴ 19.9% |
| 77970 | La Ward | 283 | ▾ -4.1% |
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Jackson County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Jackson County Demographics
Jackson County has a median age of 42.1, which makes the county a little older than Texas overall. About 24.3% of residents are under 18, while 19.7% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.7% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 15.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 33.1%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Jackson County TX
Median Age
42.1
Under 18
24.3%
Age 65+
19.7%
Bachelor's+
15.9%
Jackson County School Districts
Jackson County is served by 4 public school districts with 4,664 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Edna Independent, Palacios Independent and Industrial Independent. Those three districts account for about 85% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Jackson County TX
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edna Independent School District | 1,531 | 32.8% | ▾ -2.9% |
| Palacios Independent School District | 1,265 | 27.1% | ▾ -0.1% |
| Industrial Independent School District | 1,156 | 24.8% | ▾ -1.2% |
| Ganado Independent School District | 712 | 15.3% | ▴ 2.3% |
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Jackson County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Jackson County Housing & Real Estate
Jackson County has a median home value of $175,500 and a median gross rent of $1,011. About 70% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Texas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $241,625 and homes spent about 131 days on the market.
Jackson County Housing Mix
Jackson County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Jackson County Housing Trends
Jackson County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Jackson County, TX
Jackson County has 610 business listings across 236 categories. The largest categories in Jackson County business listings are Gas Stations (25, 4.1%), Churches & Religious Organizations (25, 4.1%), and Contractors (17, 2.8%). The full Jackson County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Jackson County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Jackson County, TX
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Stations | 25 | 4.1% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 25 | 4.1% |
| Contractors | 17 | 2.8% |
| Convenience Stores | 13 | 2.1% |
| Rv Park | 12 | 2.0% |
| Auto Repair | 11 | 1.8% |
| Money Transfer Services | 9 | 1.5% |
| Baptist Church | 9 | 1.5% |
| Flowers & Gifts | 9 | 1.5% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 9 | 1.5% |
Jackson County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| News of the week | Advertising Agency | Edna |
| Premier Grains Elevator | Agricultural Cooperatives | Ganado |
| United Ag | Agricultural Service | Edna |
| Ganado Feed and More | Agriculture | Ganado |
| Jackson County Airport 26R | Airport Terminal | Edna |
| Jackson County Hospital District EMS Station | Ambulance And Ems Services | Edna |
| Arenosa Kennels | Animal Shelters | Edna |
| Keepsakes | Antique Store | Edna |
| ACE Rent To Own | Appliance Store | Edna |
| Atkinson & Associates | Appraisal Services | Edna |
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Jackson County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Jackson County Basemaps
Jackson County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Jackson County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Jackson County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Jackson County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.