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Jackson

Georgia · 5,557 residents · 6.078 sq mi
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Jackson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,498. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $124,500. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
5,557
+41%since 2000
from 3,934 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
914 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 647 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+2%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Jackson
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,498
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,472 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,606
+89%since 2000
from $15,702 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$853
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 51.5% in 2000
51.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+8%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(2,082)
Black44.2%(1,740)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(50)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.1%(2,523)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49%(2,721)
Black43.2%(2,399)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(188)
Asian0.4%(25)
Other2.1%(117)
Diversity Score69.4%(3,857)
Diversity Score
69
+8%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+20%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.6%
−55.4 ptssince 2013
from 74.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson, Georgia?

Jackson, Georgia has about 5,557 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jackson, Georgia?

The typical household in Jackson, Georgia earns about $41,498 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson, Georgia expensive?

In Jackson, Georgia, the median home is worth about $124,500, and the typical rent is about $853 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson, Georgia?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson, Georgia?

About 33.3% of people in Jackson, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,481 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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