CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Jackson

Missouri · 9,256 residents · 10.747 sq mi

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Jackson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,917. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 2,691 residents. Median home value is $51,800.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 34.2

US median: 33.0

Less educated

14% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 29%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

9,256

−23%vs 2000

vs 11,947 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

861 / sq mi

−23%vs 2000

vs 1,112 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

34.2

−4%vs 2000

vs 35.7 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202416K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$23,917

−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $40,412 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$10,712

−43%vs 2000

vs $18,799 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

9.0%

+2.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.7% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$51,800

−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $96,500 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$305

−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $450 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

72.7%

+1.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 71.8% in 2000

27.3% rent

Afford Score

2.2

−9%vs 2000

vs 2.4 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic96.1%(11,481)

Black1.3%(159)

Hispanic / Latino0.8%(91)

Asian0.6%(67)

Other0%

Diversity Score6.6%(788)

1990

White, non-Hispanic98.6%(9,124)

Black1.1%(99)

Hispanic / Latino1.1%(99)

Asian0%(0)

Other0.4%(33)

Diversity Score6.1%(562)

Diversity Score

−8%vs 2000

vs 7 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.3%

−9.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 23.7% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

71.8%

−9.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 81.4% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

4.6%

−2.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.0% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

17.0 min

+33%vs 2000

vs 12.8 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson, Missouri?

Jackson, Missouri has about 9,256 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Jackson, Missouri?

The typical household in Jackson, Missouri earns about $23,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson, Missouri expensive?

In Jackson, Missouri, the median home is worth about $51,800, and the typical rent is about $305 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson, Missouri?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson, Missouri?

About 9.0% of people in Jackson, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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