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Jackson

Nebraska · 205 residents · 0.45 sq mi
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Jackson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,833. Population has declined 12% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $74,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
205
−12%since 1990
from 234 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.9
+9%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1261682112532951990201020202024Jackson
2024273
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 58.8%(18)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.3%(13)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.3%(15)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 195.4%(11)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.3%(13)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.7%(24)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.1%(31)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5411.2%(23)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6413.2%(27)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 745.9%(12)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 845.4%(11)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over3.4%(7)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,833
+153%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,771
+167%since 1990
from $7,766 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
1.9%
−23.5 ptssince 1990
from 25.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,200
+78%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
+94%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $213 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 80.6% in 1990
22.9% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Jackson on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(232)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(203)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Spaniard0.7%(2)
Ancestry
German42.5%(116)
Irish23.8%(65)
Dutch5.5%(15)
English4.4%(12)
Swedish3.7%(10)
American2.6%(7)
Norwegian2.2%(6)
Danish1.5%(4)
Czech1.1%(3)
Lithuanian0.7%(2)
Italian0.4%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Dutch population · Largest English population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.6%
+12.6 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
−28%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25%(20)
Married63.7%(51)
Widowed3.8%(3)
Divorced7.5%(6)
Women 15+
Never married20.2%(18)
Married58.4%(52)
Widowed10.1%(9)
Divorced11.2%(10)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson, Nebraska?

Jackson, Nebraska has about 205 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jackson, Nebraska?

The typical household in Jackson, Nebraska earns about $50,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson, Nebraska expensive?

In Jackson, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $74,200, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson, Nebraska?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson, Nebraska?

About 1.9% of people in Jackson, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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