Jackson County, Florida: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Marianna, Graceville and Malone
Local rules on data centers are on the record in Jackson County. Jackson County is home to Marianna, Graceville, Malone and Sneads. The Moratorium Tracker holds 2 local measures here (2 in force); the latest is “Jackson County (1-year AI data center moratorium), FL data center moratorium”. Construction employs 1,114, up 25.6% since 2019, and construction is 1.5 times as concentrated here as in the U.S. economy. 75 MW of new generation is planned here across 1 unit, led by CVSO, LLC (solar). Unemployment was 5.2% in August 2026, against 3.6% in 2019.
Cities and towns in Jackson County
Jackson County is home to Marianna, Graceville, Malone and Sneads.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Jackson County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 47,104 | 49,629 | ▲ 5.4% | 42nd of 67 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 14,521 | 14,429 | ▼ 0.6% | 65th of 67 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $36,652 | $50,664 | ▲ 38.2% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 887 | 1,114 | ▲ 25.6% | 19th of 59 by growth |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 3.6% | 5.2% | ▲ 1.6pts | — |
| Generating capacity added since 2019 | — | 224 MW | — | |
| Generating capacity retired since 2019 | — | 0 MW | — | |
| Planned generation (Aug 2026) | — | 75 MW | 33% of today's fleet | 11th of 18 by size |
224 MW of that came online in 2019 or later, mostly solar. Its power plants have 228 MW of capacity, 98% of it solar. Florida Power & Light Co is the largest utility serving Jackson County, one of 4 with territory here. Its residential customers paid an average 13.71¢/kWh in 2024. Employers here counted 14,429 jobs in 2025, down 0.6% from 2019. 49,629 people live here, up 5.4% since 2020.
Who powers Jackson County
Net change in operating capacity since 2019: +224 MW. Colors follow the fuel legend above.
Utilities with service territory in Jackson County
| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light Co | Investor Owned | Bundled | 5,236,277 | 13.71¢ | 41% |
| West Florida El Coop Assn, Inc | Cooperative | Bundled | 26,357 | 16.36¢ | 14% |
| Florida Public Utilities Co | Investor Owned | Bundled | 25,560 | 18.01¢ | 44% |
| Gulf Coast Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | Bundled | 21,220 | 14.67¢ | 20% |
Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.
Operating power plants 4
| Technology | Capacity | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Solar | 224 MW | 98% |
| Other technologies | 5 MW | 2% |
| Largest plants | Owner | Technology | MW | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachee | Florida Power & Light Co | Solar | 74 MW | 2023 |
| Blue Springs | Florida Power & Light Co | Solar | 74 MW | 2022 |
| Gulf Power Blue Indigo Energy | Florida Power & Light Co | Solar | 74 MW | 2020 |
| Springhill Gas Recovery Plant | WM Renewable Energy LLC | Other technologies | 5 MW | 2006 |
Planned generation 1
| Plant | Technology | MW | Status | Year | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverns Solar | Solar Photovoltaic | 75 MW | Approvals pending | 2029 | CVSO, LLC |
The Jackson County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 14,429 | $50,664 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 1,114 | $66,123 | 1.46 |
| Electric utilities | 214 | $99,097 | 5.48 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Jackson County
Local measures 2
| Measure | Status | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County (1-year AI data center moratorium), FL data center moratorium | In force | 2026-05 | |
| County moratorium on data centers with no end date | In force | 2026-01 |
Jackson County and its neighbors
Of the 10 counties that border Jackson County, Houston County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | 49,629 | ▼ 0.6% | 228 MW | 75 MW | — | 2 |
| Bay County | 204,479 | ▲ 11.5% | 961 MW | — | — | 1 |
| Calhoun County | 13,289 | ▲ 13.6% | 820 MW | 149 MW | — | — |
| Decatur County GA | 29,432 | ▼ 1.9% | 637 MW | — | — | 1 |
| Gadsden County | 44,298 | ▲ 3.4% | 196 MW | — | — | — |
| Geneva County AL | 27,554 | ▲ 9.4% | — | — | — | — |
| Holmes County | 20,119 | ▲ 5.9% | — | — | — | 2 |
| Houston County AL | 110,318 | ▲ 4.6% | 1,785 MW | — | 1 | — |
| Liberty County | 8,035 | ▲ 1.5% | — | — | — | — |
| Seminole County GA | 9,162 | ▼ 2.6% | 2 MW | — | — | — |
| Washington County | 26,695 | ▲ 4.9% | 74 MW | — | — | 1 |
More of Florida
Jackson County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Jackson County, Florida?
4 utilities have service territory in Jackson County in the EIA-861 2024 report: Florida Power & Light Co, West Florida El Coop Assn, Inc, Florida Public Utilities Co, Gulf Coast Electric Coop, Inc. The largest, Florida Power & Light Co, charged residential customers 13.71¢/kWh on average in 2024.
What power plants are in Jackson County?
4 operating plants with 228 MW of capacity. The largest is Apalachee (74 MW, solar).
How much new power is planned in Jackson County?
75 MW across 1 units in the August 2026 EIA-860M inventory, 0 MW of it under construction or built. The largest owner is CVSO, LLC.
Are there data centers in Jackson County?
The SAVRN Data Center Map has no data center in Jackson County. The nearest activity on record is next door in Houston County.
Is Jackson County adding jobs?
Employers counted 14,429 jobs in 2025 against 14,521 in 2019 (-0.6%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 887 to 1,114.
Does Jackson County have a data center moratorium?
The SAVRN Moratorium Tracker holds 2 local measures for Jackson County, 2 in force.