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Jackson

South Carolina · 1,625 residents · 3.52 sq mi
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Jackson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,924. Population has declined 3% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $65,600. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,625
−3%since 1990
from 1,681 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
462 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 478 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.4
+16%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Jackson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,924
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,222 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,357
+20%since 1990
from $14,429 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.1%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$419
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $338 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
81.7%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
18.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+8%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,588)
Black3.9%(66)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score14.3%(240)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(1,423)
Black9%(146)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(20)
Asian0.3%(5)
Diversity Score24.3%(395)
Diversity Score
24
+70%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.4%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 79.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
−23%since 1990
from 19.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson, South Carolina?

Jackson, South Carolina has about 1,625 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jackson, South Carolina earns about $35,924 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 $65,600, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson, South Carolina?

About 11.1% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 56 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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