As of 2026 the population of Jewell County is 2,873. The population is expected to shrink to 2,840 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.23%.
The median age of Jewell County residents is 49.
The diversity index of Jewell County is 19.7, meaning that there is a 20% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Jewell County is $83,065 and projected to be $93,170 in 2031. Per capita income is $38,137, projected to be $42,742 in 2031. 2.51% of households – 72 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,203,890 and the average disposable income is $63,684.
There are 1,749 housing units in Jewell County; 1,084 are owner-occupied, 233 are rented, and 432 are vacant. The average home value is $158,612, with 103 homes built in 2010 or later, and 829 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 181 businesses in Jewell County, employing 870 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,363 age 16 and above. 366 workers commute into Jewell County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
859 residents both live and work in/around Jewell County. The average travel time is 16.5 minutes. 30.27% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.91% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,062 drive alone, 140 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 53 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 108 residents work from home.
767 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 278 have associates degrees, 300 have bachelor’s degrees, and 90 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
