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Jackson

Alabama · 4,748 residents · 15.639 sq mi
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Jackson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,944. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $128,000. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 30.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,748
−12%since 2000
from 5,419 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
304 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 347 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+19%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Jackson
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,944
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,806 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,450
+29%since 2000
from $17,346 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10%
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$560
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
32.6% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+48%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.2%(3,262)
Black38.2%(2,070)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(35)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.7%(3,289)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.1%(2,379)
Black45.4%(2,154)
Hispanic / Latino1%(46)
Asian0.8%(36)
Other1.5%(70)
Diversity Score66.3%(3,148)
Diversity Score
66
+9%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson, Alabama?

Jackson, Alabama has about 4,748 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jackson, Alabama?

The typical household in Jackson, Alabama earns about $41,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson, Alabama expensive?

In Jackson, Alabama, the median home is worth about $128,000, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson, Alabama?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson, Alabama?

About 30.6% of people in Jackson, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,071 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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