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Jackson, WY-ID · 2 counties · 36,587 residents (2025 est.) · 4,445.937 sq mi
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#3Most expensive homesof 925$1,306,669#5Most educatedof 92557.2%#8Lowest unemploymentof 9251.6%#11Highest median household incomeof 925$115,720
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Jackson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,720. Population has grown 48% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,306,669. It ranks in the top 1% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 146%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,821
+48%since 2000
from 24,250 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
+48%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
+17%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:36,587 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
12K19K25K32K38K1990201020202024Jackson
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,720
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,486 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$76,554
+131%since 2000
from $33,193 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.5%
+33.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
+12%since 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,306,669
+146%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $291,882 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,701
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $681 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
28.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.3
+99%since 2000
from 5.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
98
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(21,878)
Black0.1%(31)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(1,890)
Asian0.4%(108)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.5%(4,737)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(28,005)
Black0.3%(94)
Hispanic / Latino16%(5,721)
Asian1.1%(378)
Other4.5%(1,623)
Diversity Score45.1%(16,169)
Segregation Score20%(7,157)
Diversity Score
45
+131%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
−28%since 2020
from 28 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.2%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 79.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.5%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−50.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.1%
−67.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2017
from 82.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 82.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 15.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

JacksonCENTRAL10,720
What's inside

2 component counties

Teton CountyCENTRAL23,333Teton County13,254
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson, WY-ID?

Jackson, WY-ID has about 35,821 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jackson, WY-ID?

The typical household in Jackson, WY-ID earns about $115,720 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson, WY-ID expensive?

In Jackson, WY-ID, the median home is worth about $1,306,669, and the typical rent is about $1,701 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson, WY-ID?

About 57.2% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson, WY-ID hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson, WY-ID?

About 6.9% of people in Jackson, WY-ID live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson, WY-ID grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson, WY-ID has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21,210 residents, a change of about 145 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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