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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

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Jackson, WY-ID · 2 counties · 24,250 residents · 4,445.937 sq mi
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Jackson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,486. The metro area has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 1990. 41% 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 $291,882.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,250
+66%since 1990
from 14,611 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
+66%since 1990
from 3 / sq mi in 1990
Median age
34.1
+4%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K19K25K32K38K1990201020202024Jackson
202436K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56%(1,451)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.1%(1,478)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.7%(1,635)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.1%(1,474)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 247.3%(1,775)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3419.2%(4,661)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4418%(4,358)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5415.8%(3,837)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.7%(1,869)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 744.3%(1,054)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 842.1%(503)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.6%(155)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,486
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,518 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,193
+117%since 1990
from $15,292 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.7%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$291,882
+94%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $114,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $428 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 62.5% in 1990
40.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(14,292)
Black0.2%(25)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(372)
Asian0.5%(71)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(21,878)
Black0.1%(31)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(1,890)
Asian0.4%(108)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican11.3%(4,048)
Peruvian0.6%(222)
Puerto Rican0.6%(209)
Salvadoran0.4%(161)
Colombian0.4%(103)
Ecuadorian0.4%(91)
Guatemalan0.3%(74)
Argentine0.5%(67)
Honduran0.1%(26)
Spaniard0.1%(14)
+ 3 more hispanic origin groups with data
Asian origin
Filipino0.6%(135)
Korean0.3%(71)
Asian Indian0.2%(53)
Japanese0.1%(40)
Chinese0.1%(37)
Malaysian0.1%(23)
Taiwanese0.1%(19)
Pacific Islander origin
Tongan0.3%(73)
Ancestry
English16.1%(5,755)
German15.7%(5,629)
Irish11.7%(4,193)
Scottish5.2%(1,869)
Italian4.5%(1,627)
American3.3%(1,184)
Swedish2.5%(880)
Norwegian2.3%(810)
Polish2.1%(758)
French2%(730)
Dutch1.8%(637)
Scotch-Irish1.6%(570)
+ 30 more ancestry groups with data
Danish1.3%(449)
Welsh1.2%(428)
British0.9%(306)
Hungarian0.8%(302)
Swiss0.8%(272)
Ukrainian0.7%(246)
Austrian0.5%(194)
Romanian0.5%(186)
Portuguese0.4%(150)
Finnish0.3%(115)
Russian0.3%(110)
Arab0.4%(105)
Slovak0.2%(75)
Czech0.2%(69)
Belgian0.2%(55)
Greek0.1%(52)
Lithuanian0.1%(42)
Macedonian0.1%(35)
Australian0.1%(34)
Canadian0.1%(34)
Brazilian0.1%(31)
Serbian0.1%(26)
Slovene0.2%(25)
Croatian0.1%(10)
Latvian0%(2)
Turkish0%(1)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.4%
+14.4 ptssince 1990
from 27.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.9%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 89.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
−33%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married37.9%(4,028)
Married51.4%(5,456)
Widowed1.1%(119)
Divorced9.5%(1,012)
Women 15+
Never married27.6%(2,530)
Married56.2%(5,155)
Widowed4.7%(436)
Divorced11.5%(1,059)
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In this metro

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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 24,250 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jackson, WY-ID earns about $51,486 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 $291,882, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson, WY-ID?

About 41.4% 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 7.7% 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 9,639 residents, a change of about 66 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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