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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jackson

Wyoming · 8,647 residents · 2.961 sq mi
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Jackson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,757. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 94% since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $235,600. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% more than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,647
+94%since 1990
from 4,452 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,920 / sq mi
+94%since 1990
from 1,504 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.8
−6%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K6K8K9K11K1990201020202024Jackson
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,757
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,557 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,004
+72%since 1990
from $14,547 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.8%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$235,600
+62%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $110,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$717
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $479 in 1990
US average: $602
42.2%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 48.0% in 1990
57.8% rent
4.9
+23%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(4,294)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(58)
Asian0.9%(39)
Diversity Score11.6%(515)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(7,404)
Black0.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(1,024)
Asian0.6%(53)
Diversity Score28.3%(2,446)
28
+145%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.7%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 26.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 91.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.4%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.1 min
−20%since 1990
from 11.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson, Wyoming?

Jackson, Wyoming has about 8,647 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jackson, Wyoming?

The typical household in Jackson, Wyoming earns about $47,757 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson, Wyoming expensive?

In Jackson, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $235,600, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson, Wyoming?

About 36.7% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson, Wyoming?

About 6.8% of people in Jackson, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,195 residents, a change of about 94 percent over that period.

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

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