Jackson is a town located in East Feliciana Parish Louisiana. Jackson has a 2024 population of 3,937. Jackson is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually and its population has decreased by -1.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,987 in 2020.
The average household income in Jackson is $56,460 with a poverty rate of 38.47%. The median age in Jackson is 37.5 years: 36.5 years for males, and 44.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jackson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,609 | 56.72% |
| White | 1,629 | 35.41% |
| Two or more races | 256 | 5.57% |
| Native American | 94 | 2.04% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 697 | 2.75 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Married | 384 | 3.5 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Non Family | 166 | 1.28 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Female | 99 | 2.39 | 4 | 96 |
| Male | 48 | 2.56 | 0 | 100 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
60.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 707 | 19.39% |
| Associates Degree | 85 | 2.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 186 | 5.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 0.33% |
| High School Graduate | 1,885 | 51.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 279 | 7.65% |
| Some College | 493 | 13.52% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,939 | 1,282 | 89 |
| White | 1,326 | 1,084 | 67 |
| 2+ Races | 201 | 157 | 42 |
| Hispanic | 138 | 86 | 0 |
| Native American | 94 | 80 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 20.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $15,952 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,903 | $41,053 | $26,816 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,017 | $36,346 | $27,241 |
| Some College | $34,250 | $29,167 | $35,511 |
$29,017
Average Earnings
$36,346
Average Male
$27,241
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.83% of Jackson residents speak only English, while 4.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,145 | 501 | 43.76% |
| White | 866 | 272 | 31.41% |
| Multiple | 160 | 64 | 40% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 44 | 61.11% |
38.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.93%
Male Poverty Rate
36.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jackson is Hispanic, with 61.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jackson is White, with 31.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64.89% |
| High School | 25.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 24.48% |
| Some College | 16.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 14.95% |
| Female Employed | 10.9% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,125 | $66,359 |
| Households | $40,642 | $56,460 |
| Married Families | $68,462 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,824 | $23,839 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
14.3%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
129
Number of Veterans
129
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 71 |
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 50 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 5.39% |
| Black | 48 | 2.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
17.5%
Labor Force Participation
14.9%
Employment Rate
13.7%
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
84.59%
Born in Jackson
98.5%
Native Born
1.5%
Foreign Born
0.5%
Non Citizen
1%
Naturalized
98.5% of Jackson residents were born in the United States, with 84.59% having been born in Louisiana. 0.5% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,875 | -13 | -0.33% |
| 2028 | 3,888 | -12 | -0.31% |
| 2027 | 3,900 | -12 | -0.31% |
| 2026 | 3,912 | -13 | -0.33% |
| 2025 | 3,925 | -12 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 3,937 | -13 | -0.33% |
| 2023 | 3,950 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 3,953 | -22 | -0.55% |
| 2021 | 3,975 | -12 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 3,987 | 257 | 6.89% |
| 2019 | 3,730 | -8 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 3,738 | -14 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 3,752 | -9 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 3,761 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 3,763 | -16 | -0.42% |
| 2014 | 3,779 | 8 | 0.21% |
| 2013 | 3,771 | -24 | -0.63% |
| 2012 | 3,795 | -24 | -0.63% |
| 2011 | 3,819 | -7 | -0.18% |
| 2010 | 3,826 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,130 | 239 | 6.14% |
| 1990 | 3,891 | 758 | 24.19% |
| 1980 | 3,133 | -1,564 | -33.3% |
| 1970 | 4,697 | -2,075 | -30.64% |
| 1950 | 6,772 | 1,388 | 25.78% |
| 1940 | 5,384 | 1,418 | 35.75% |
| 1930 | 3,966 | 91 | 2.35% |