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Jackson

Ohio · 6,184 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 $26,728. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $74,700. Households here earn about 35% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,184
+1%since 1990
from 6,144 in 1990
1990 – 2025
683 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 679 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+5%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Jackson
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,728
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,426 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,855
+32%since 1990
from $11,262 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.7%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 21.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$74,700
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$422
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $298 in 1990
US average: $602
62.4%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 64.5% in 1990
37.6% rent
2.8
+14%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(6,103)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(11)
Diversity Score1.7%(102)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(6,042)
Black0.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(53)
Asian0.3%(16)
Diversity Score3.9%(239)
4
+133%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.2%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 62.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
+3%since 1990
from 15.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 6,184 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jackson, Ohio?

The typical household in Jackson, Ohio earns about $26,728 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 $74,700, and the typical rent is about $422 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson, Ohio?

About 13.6% 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 40 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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