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Jackson

Ohio · 6,252 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 $41,473. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $98,900. Households here earn about 29% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,252
+1%since 2000
from 6,184 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
691 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 683 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+3%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Jackson
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,473
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,728 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,456
+98%since 2000
from $14,855 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,900
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
46.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−15%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(5,781)
Black0.7%(46)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(96)
Asian0.8%(51)
Other4%(251)
Diversity Score16.9%(1,059)
Diversity Score
17
+338%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson, Ohio?

Jackson, Ohio has about 6,252 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jackson, Ohio?

The typical household in Jackson, Ohio earns about $41,473 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 $98,900, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson, Ohio?

About 15.5% 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 19.4% 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 108 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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