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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Jackson

Wisconsin · 2,486 residents · 3.863 sq mi
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Jackson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,858. Population has fallen 50% since 2000, a loss of 2,452 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $74,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,486
−50%vs 2000
vs 4,938 in 2000
1990 – 2025
644 / sq mi
−50%vs 2000
vs 1,278 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.0
−9%vs 2000
vs 33.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K4K5K7K9K1990201020202024Jackson
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,858
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,990 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,358
−47%vs 2000
vs $23,450 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$74,800
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $134,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$464
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $689 in 2000
US average: $450
63.3%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.9% in 2000
36.7% rent
2.4
−2%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(4,826)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(61)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(186)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(2,476)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0.3%(7)
Diversity Score2.3%(57)
2
−39%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.0%
−14.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.4%
−14.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.5%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
+46%vs 2000
vs 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Jackson, Wisconsin?

Jackson, Wisconsin has about 2,486 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Jackson, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Jackson, Wisconsin earns about $30,858 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson, Wisconsin expensive?

In Jackson, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $74,800, and the typical rent is about $464 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson, Wisconsin?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson, Wisconsin?

About 5.0% of people in Jackson, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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

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