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Jackson

South Carolina · 1,521 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 $31,938. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $128,100. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,521
−6%since 2000
from 1,625 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
432 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 462 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+14%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Jackson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,938
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,924 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,831
+37%since 2000
from $17,357 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade23.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,100
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$486
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
20.9% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+120%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(1,190)
Black12.6%(192)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(39)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other3%(46)
Diversity Score41.5%(632)
Diversity Score
42
+71%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+52%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson, South Carolina?

Jackson, South Carolina has about 1,521 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jackson, South Carolina earns about $31,938 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 $128,100, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson, South Carolina?

About 10.1% 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 10.4% 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 160 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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