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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Jackson

Ohio · 6,144 residents · 9.052 sq mi
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Jackson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,426. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,800. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,144
−1%vs 2000
vs 6,184 in 2000
1990 – 2025
679 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 683 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.6
−5%vs 2000
vs 37.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Jackson
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,426
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,728 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,262
−24%vs 2000
vs $14,855 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.8%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,800
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$298
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $422 in 2000
US average: $450
64.5%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.4% in 2000
35.5% rent
2.5
−12%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(6,103)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0.3%(21)
Diversity Score1.7%(102)
2
−57%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.9%
−9.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
−3%vs 2000
vs 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Jackson, Ohio?

Jackson, Ohio has about 6,144 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Jackson, Ohio?

The typical household in Jackson, Ohio earns about $17,426 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 $42,800, and the typical rent is about $298 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson, Ohio?

About 13.0% 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 21.8% of people in Jackson, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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

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