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Jackson

Wyoming · 10,760 residents · 2.961 sq mi
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Jackson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,518. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $702,700. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,760
+24%since 2000
from 8,647 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,634 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 2,920 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.8
+13%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K8K9K11K1990201020202024Jackson
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,518
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,757 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,661
+71%since 2000
from $25,004 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.0%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$702,700
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $235,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,509
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $717 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 42.2% in 2000
57.2% rent
Afford Score
9.2
+86%since 2000
from 4.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(7,404)
Black0.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(1,024)
Asian0.6%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.3%(2,446)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(7,573)
Black0.3%(29)
Hispanic / Latino23.9%(2,573)
Asian1.6%(168)
Other1.4%(155)
Diversity Score52.4%(5,636)
Diversity Score
52
+85%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 36.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
+60%since 2000
from 9.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
85.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 86.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.8%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
16.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.3%
−51.0 ptssince 2013
from 70.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson, Wyoming?

Jackson, Wyoming has about 10,760 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jackson, Wyoming?

The typical household in Jackson, Wyoming earns about $76,518 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 $702,700, and the typical rent is about $1,509 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson, Wyoming?

About 50.4% 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 6.3% 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 6,308 residents, a change of about 142 percent over that period.

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

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