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Jackson Junction

Iowa · 39 residents (2025 est.) · 5.957 sq mi
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Population has fallen 57% since 2000, a loss of 34 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 66.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 66.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26
−57%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−57%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
66.2
+77%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:39 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
184266901141990201020202024Jackson Junction
202426
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$35,600
+125%since 2000
from $15,825 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
−11%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(59)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.7%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(26)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
63.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.4%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.0%
−41.3 ptssince 2011
from 85.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.2%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Female
46.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−51.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 9.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
46.2%
−28.8 ptssince 2017
from 75.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.8%
−19.2 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson Junction, Iowa?

Jackson Junction, Iowa has about 26 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Jackson Junction, Iowa?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson Junction, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson Junction, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Jackson Junction, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson Junction, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson Junction, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 80 residents, a change of about -75 percent over that period.

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