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Jackson

California · 4,651 residents · 3.583 sq mi
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Jackson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,932. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $304,100. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,651
+17%since 2000
from 3,989 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,298 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.0
−1%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Jackson
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,932
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,944 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,717
+16%since 2000
from $21,399 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$304,100
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $675 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.6%
−25.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
45.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.5
+68%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(3,572)
Black0.5%(20)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(258)
Asian0.6%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.1%(722)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(3,837)
Black0.6%(27)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(520)
Asian1.3%(59)
Other4.2%(197)
Diversity Score37.7%(1,754)
Diversity Score
38
+108%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
+7%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.0%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson, California?

Jackson, California has about 4,651 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jackson, California?

The typical household in Jackson, California earns about $46,932 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 $304,100, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson, California?

About 15.4% 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 12.1% 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 1,106 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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