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Jackson

South Carolina · 1,700 residents · 3.52 sq mi
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Jackson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,399. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $90,800. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,700
+5%since 2000
from 1,625 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
483 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 462 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+10%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Jackson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,399
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,924 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,667
+19%since 2000
from $17,357 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−43.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+33%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(1,397)
Black13.6%(231)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(32)
Asian0.8%(13)
Other5.6%(95)
Diversity Score44.4%(755)
Diversity Score
44
+83%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.6%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.2%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson, South Carolina?

Jackson, South Carolina has about 1,700 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jackson, South Carolina earns about $37,399 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 $90,800, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson, South Carolina?

About 9.0% 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 16.2% 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 19 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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