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Jackson

Tennessee · 68,205 residents · 58.736 sq mi
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Jackson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,549. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $138,900. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
68,205
+14%since 2000
from 59,643 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,161 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,015 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+14%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K53K59K65K70K1990201020202024Jackson
202468K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,549
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,194 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,841
+34%since 2000
from $18,495 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$878
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
47.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+35%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(32,317)
Black41.8%(24,957)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(1,289)
Asian0.8%(451)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.1%(38,823)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.6%(31,116)
Black43.8%(29,878)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(3,487)
Asian1.6%(1,097)
Other2.7%(1,864)
Diversity Score73.4%(50,060)
Diversity Score
73
+13%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+44%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson, Tennessee?

Jackson, Tennessee has about 68,205 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jackson, Tennessee?

The typical household in Jackson, Tennessee earns about $42,549 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson, Tennessee expensive?

In Jackson, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $138,900, and the typical rent is about $878 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson, Tennessee?

About 27.1% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson, Tennessee?

About 24.1% of people in Jackson, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19,256 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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

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