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Jackson Lake

Colorado · 238 residents · 3.06 sq mi
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Jackson Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $338,100. With a median age of 60.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 51% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
238
+9%since 2023
from 218 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
78 / sq mi
+9%since 2023
from 71 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
60.7
+12%since 2023
from 54.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
101140180220259201020202024Jackson Lake
2024238
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.3%(3)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1411.8%(28)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.6%(11)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.6%(18)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 343.4%(8)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5419.3%(46)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.2%(41)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7423.1%(55)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410.9%(26)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.8%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,458
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,099
−7%since 2023
from $34,590 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 42.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.515
−2%since 2023
from 0.523 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade38%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information1.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$338,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $336,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 83.5% in 2023
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
47.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 33.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
85.7%
+30.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
59
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(202)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(11)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(223)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3)
Asian1.7%(4)
Other3.4%(8)
Diversity Score
15
−13%since 2023
from 17 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Asian origin
Thai1.7%(4)
Ancestry
German25.2%(60)
French10.1%(24)
Norwegian7.6%(18)
Irish7.1%(17)
English6.7%(16)
Danish5%(12)
Italian3.4%(8)
Czech2.1%(5)
Polish1.3%(3)
Slovak1.3%(3)
Swedish1.3%(3)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
American0.8%(2)
Canadian0.8%(2)
Hungarian0.8%(2)
Welsh0.8%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest French population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 77.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.2 min
−2%since 2023
from 38.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
38.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 32.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 53.2% in 2023
Female
53.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.4%(18)
Married68.4%(67)
Widowed2%(2)
Divorced11.2%(11)
Women 15+
Never married10.1%(11)
Married67.9%(74)
Widowed7.3%(8)
Divorced14.7%(16)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson Lake, Colorado?

Jackson Lake, Colorado has about 238 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jackson Lake, Colorado?

The typical household in Jackson Lake, Colorado earns about $46,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson Lake, Colorado expensive?

In Jackson Lake, Colorado, the median home is worth about $338,100.

How educated are people in Jackson Lake, Colorado?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson Lake, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson Lake, Colorado?

About 19.7% of people in Jackson Lake, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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