Jackson is a city located in Clarke County Alabama. Jackson has a 2024 population of 4,459. Jackson is currently declining at a rate of -1.46% annually and its population has decreased by -5.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,721 in 2020.
The average household income in Jackson is $70,990 with a poverty rate of 26.9%. The median age in Jackson is 43.8 years: 42.9 years for males, and 44.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jackson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,480 | 52.55% |
| Black or African American | 1,992 | 42.21% |
| Other race | 146 | 3.09% |
| Asian | 58 | 1.23% |
| Two or more races | 37 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,643 | 2.79 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Married | 708 | 3.15 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
| Non Family | 551 | 0 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
| Female | 275 | 4.73 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
| Male | 109 | 4.55 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
3.62
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
72.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 340 | 10.1% |
| Associates Degree | 182 | 5.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 445 | 13.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 184 | 5.46% |
| High School Graduate | 1,426 | 42.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 114 | 3.39% |
| Some College | 676 | 20.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,882 | 1,777 | 488 |
| Black | 1,405 | 1,056 | 116 |
| Asian | 40 | 40 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 24 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 21 | 10 | 10 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,472 | $56,222 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,344 | $0 | $56,667 |
| High School Graduate | $40,988 | $60,926 | $34,398 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,313 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,678 | $55,463 | $35,560 |
| Some College | $31,563 | $0 | $35,313 |
$40,678
Average Earnings
$55,463
Average Male
$35,560
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.52% of Jackson residents speak only English, while 1.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,957 | 852 | 43.54% |
| White | 2,351 | 229 | 9.74% |
| Other | 146 | 146 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 54 | 11 | 20.37% |
| Multiple | 36 | 7 | 19.44% |
| Asian | 56 | 2 | 3.57% |
26.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.93%
Male Poverty Rate
26.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jackson is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jackson is Asian, with 3.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.09% |
| High School | 19.57% |
| Some College | 14.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 81.99% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.45% |
| Male Employed | 5.65% |
| Female Employed | 5.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,459 | $89,008 |
| Households | $52,530 | $70,990 |
| Married Families | $79,948 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,902 | $34,317 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.7%
Male Marriage Rate
35.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
323
Number of Veterans
323
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 162 |
| First Gulf War | 73 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 118 |
| 55 to 64 | 99 |
| 75+ | 79 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 168 | 10.74% |
| White | 155 | 7.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.5%
Labor Force Participation
35.8%
Employment Rate
19%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.43%
Born in Jackson
98.39%
Native Born
1.61%
Foreign Born
0.34%
Non Citizen
1.27%
Naturalized
98.39% of Jackson residents were born in the United States, with 82.43% having been born in Alabama. 0.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,133 | -65 | -1.55% |
| 2028 | 4,198 | -65 | -1.52% |
| 2027 | 4,263 | -66 | -1.52% |
| 2026 | 4,329 | -65 | -1.48% |
| 2025 | 4,394 | -65 | -1.46% |
| 2024 | 4,459 | -66 | -1.46% |
| 2023 | 4,525 | -65 | -1.42% |
| 2022 | 4,590 | -59 | -1.27% |
| 2021 | 4,649 | -72 | -1.53% |
| 2020 | 4,721 | 55 | 1.18% |
| 2019 | 4,666 | -74 | -1.56% |
| 2018 | 4,740 | -42 | -0.88% |
| 2017 | 4,782 | -69 | -1.42% |
| 2016 | 4,851 | -87 | -1.76% |
| 2015 | 4,938 | -45 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 4,983 | -67 | -1.33% |
| 2013 | 5,050 | -21 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 5,071 | -99 | -1.91% |
| 2011 | 5,170 | -50 | -0.96% |
| 2010 | 5,220 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,419 | -400 | -6.87% |
| 1990 | 5,819 | -254 | -4.18% |
| 1980 | 6,073 | 116 | 1.95% |
| 1970 | 5,957 | 998 | 20.13% |
| 1960 | 4,959 | 1,887 | 61.43% |
| 1950 | 3,072 | -1,061 | -25.67% |