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South Carolina · 1,639 residents (2025 est.) · 3.52 sq mi
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Jackson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,634. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $199,800. With a median age of 59.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 43% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,870
+15%since 2000
from 1,625 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
531 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 462 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.8
+48%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,639 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Jackson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,634
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,924 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,184
+74%since 2000
from $17,357 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
−10%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade22.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,800
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$541
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.5%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.3%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+176%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(1,423)
Black9%(146)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(20)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.3%(395)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(1,212)
Black29.7%(555)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(17)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other4.2%(79)
Diversity Score61.2%(1,145)
Diversity Score
61
+152%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+36%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
15.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.4%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
59.6%
−21.2 ptssince 2017
from 80.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson, South Carolina?

Jackson, South Carolina has about 1,870 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jackson, South Carolina?

The typical household in Jackson, South Carolina earns about $39,634 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson, South Carolina expensive?

In Jackson, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $199,800, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson, South Carolina?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson, South Carolina?

About 11.1% of people in Jackson, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 189 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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