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Kentucky · 2,054 residents (2025 est.) · 2.508 sq mi
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Jackson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,683. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 475 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $77,500. The poverty rate of 27.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,015
−19%since 2000
from 2,490 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
803 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 993 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
+9%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,054 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Jackson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,683
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,272 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,967
+77%since 2000
from $13,532 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
−26%since 2010
from 0.594 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Information4.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$495
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
43.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+12%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,437)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(12)
Asian0.6%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(104)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,953)
Black0.7%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(33)
Diversity Score7.5%(152)
Diversity Score
8
+80%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.6%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
−8%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% 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
18.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2011
from 37.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.7%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 29.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.6%
+26.4 ptssince 2017
from 62.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson, Kentucky?

Jackson, Kentucky has about 2,015 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jackson, Kentucky?

The typical household in Jackson, Kentucky earns about $32,683 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson, Kentucky expensive?

In Jackson, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $77,500, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson, Kentucky?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson, Kentucky?

About 27.1% of people in Jackson, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 451 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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