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Jackson Micro

Jackson, WY-ID · 2 counties · 34,961 residents · 4,445.937 sq mi
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Jackson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,469. Population has grown 44% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $686,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,961
+44%since 2000
from 24,250 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+15%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K19K25K32K38K1990201020202024Jackson
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,469
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,486 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,873
+56%since 2000
from $33,193 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$686,900
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $291,882 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,258
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $681 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
36.7% rent
Afford Score
8.3
+47%since 2000
from 5.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(27,895)
Black0.2%(65)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(5,315)
Asian1%(360)
Other2.1%(721)
Diversity Score39.5%(13,821)
Segregation Score27.6%(9,641)
Diversity Score
40
+102%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+51%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 79.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.2%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
47.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−67.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 34,961 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jackson, WY-ID earns about $82,469 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 $686,900, and the typical rent is about $1,258 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson, WY-ID?

About 50.5% 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 6.6% 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 20,350 residents, a change of about 139 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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