As of 2025 the population of Jewell County is 2,901. The population is expected to shrink to 2,826 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.52%.
The median age of Jewell County residents is 51.
The diversity index of Jewell County is 17.8, meaning that there is a 18% 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 $73,239 and projected to be $79,538 in 2030. Per capita income is $33,488, projected to be $36,263 in 2030. 1.59% of households – 46 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $715,911 and the average disposable income is $55,225.
There are 1,755 housing units in Jewell County; 1,074 are owner-occupied, 252 are rented, and 429 are vacant. The average home value is $153,585, with 75 homes built in 2010 or later, and 906 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 178 businesses in Jewell County, employing 862 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,345 age 16 and above. 387 workers commute into Jewell County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
798 residents both live and work in/around Jewell County. The average travel time is 17.2 minutes. 27.94% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.01% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,014 drive alone, 129 carpool, and 9 take public transportation. 66 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 127 residents work from home.
769 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 307 have associates degrees, 325 have bachelor’s degrees, and 93 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
