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Ohio · 6,233 residents (2025 est.) · 9.052 sq mi
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Jackson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,538. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,600. Households here earn about 25% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,231
+1%since 2000
from 6,184 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
688 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 683 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
−7%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,233 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Jackson
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,538
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,728 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,759
+154%since 2000
from $14,855 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.581
+51%since 2010
from 0.385 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information18.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$759
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
42.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+3%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(6,042)
Black0.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(53)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(239)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(5,751)
Black0.6%(38)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(128)
Asian2.7%(171)
Other2.3%(143)
Diversity Score18.3%(1,140)
Diversity Score
18
+373%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
11.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.9%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 22.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+23.1 ptssince 2017
from 66.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 5.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson, Ohio?

Jackson, Ohio has about 6,231 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jackson, Ohio?

The typical household in Jackson, Ohio earns about $53,538 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson, Ohio expensive?

In Jackson, Ohio, the median home is worth about $153,600, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson, Ohio?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson, Ohio?

About 18.7% of people in Jackson, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 87 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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