CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Jackson

Kentucky · 2,237 residents · 2.508 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Jackson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,644. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 20% 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 $85,800. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
2,237
−10%since 2000
from 2,490 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
892 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 993 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+8%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Jackson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,644
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,272 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,025
+63%since 2000
from $13,532 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$370
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
44.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+24%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Jackson on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,151)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(13)
Asian0.9%(20)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(106)
Diversity Score
5
+13%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
−9%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.2%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2011
from 37.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.6%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
56.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Jackson

Eatonville
Pop 2,333
Crescent City
Pop 1,728
Dade City North
Pop 2,803
Century
Pop 1,799
Places similar to Jackson
Head to head

Compare Jackson to nearby cities

JACKSON VS
Berea
Income$59,495+82%
Home value$199,900+133%
Population16,662+711%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
JACKSON VS
Richmond
Income$50,870+56%
Home value$214,900+150%
Population40,663+1880%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
JACKSON VS
Winchester
Income$54,378+67%
Home value$188,300+119%
Population19,514+850%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
JACKSON VS
Paris
Income$55,839+71%
Home value$186,300+117%
Population10,130+393%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson, Kentucky?

Jackson, Kentucky has about 2,237 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jackson, Kentucky?

The typical household in Jackson, Kentucky earns about $32,644 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 $85,800, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson, Kentucky?

About 20.4% 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 26.2% 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 229 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Kentucky
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Jackson with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →