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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jackson

California · 3,989 residents · 3.583 sq mi
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Jackson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,944. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $138,800. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,989
+13%since 1990
from 3,545 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,113 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 989 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
46.6
+9%since 1990
from 42.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,944
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,090 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,399
+54%since 1990
from $13,867 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.3%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $116,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $459 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 60.3% in 1990
43.7% rent
Afford Score
3.9
−13%since 1990
from 4.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(3,467)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(144)
Asian0.5%(17)
Diversity Score14.4%(510)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(3,572)
Black0.5%(20)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(258)
Asian0.6%(23)
Diversity Score18.1%(722)
Diversity Score
18
+26%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.7%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
−39%since 1990
from 22.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson, California?

Jackson, California has about 3,989 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jackson, California?

The typical household in Jackson, California earns about $35,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson, California expensive?

In Jackson, California, the median home is worth about $138,800, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson, California?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson, California?

About 8.3% of people in Jackson, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 444 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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