Jackson is a city located in Jackson County Ohio. Jackson has a 2024 population of 6,189. It is also the county seat of Jackson County. Jackson is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -1.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,255 in 2020.
The average household income in Jackson is $84,999 with a poverty rate of 22.94%. The median age in Jackson is 33.3 years: 32.1 years for males, and 34 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jackson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,707 | 91.72% |
| Two or more races | 227 | 3.65% |
| Asian | 187 | 3.01% |
| Black or African American | 84 | 1.35% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,650 | 2.33 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Non Family | 1,143 | 1.17 | 44 | 56 |
| Married | 1,024 | 3.41 | 78 | 22 |
| Female | 355 | 2.6 | 29.6 | 70.4 |
| Male | 128 | 3.23 | 34.4 | 65.6 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
54.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 142 | 3.43% |
| Associates Degree | 356 | 8.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 494 | 11.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 228 | 5.51% |
| High School Graduate | 2,081 | 50.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 176 | 4.25% |
| Some College | 660 | 15.95% |
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 | 3,820 | 3,543 | 638 |
| Asian | 123 | 84 | 46 |
| 2+ Races | 93 | 93 | 21 |
| Black | 84 | 82 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 39 | 39 | 21 |
| Native American | 17 | 17 | 17 |
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 | $52,841 | $67,589 | $52,822 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,056 | $46,276 | $23,985 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,056 | $0 | $22,532 |
| Overall | $40,295 | $45,867 | $29,194 |
| Some College | $41,580 | $42,390 | $34,120 |
$40,295
Average Earnings
$45,867
Average Male
$29,194
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.64% of Jackson residents speak only English, while 3.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,652 | 1,232 | 21.8% |
| Multiple | 227 | 101 | 44.49% |
| Black | 84 | 82 | 97.62% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 74 | 100% |
22.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.5%
Male Poverty Rate
23.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jackson is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jackson is White, with 21.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.99% |
| High School | 25.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.19% |
| Some College | 9.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 12.7% |
| Male Employed | 11.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,788 | $112,750 |
| Households | $53,609 | $84,999 |
| Married Families | $88,019 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,814 | $44,846 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
299
Number of Veterans
234
Male Veterans
65
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 102 |
| Vietnam | 87 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 89 |
| 75+ | 81 |
| 55 to 64 | 65 |
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 278 | 6.53% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 21.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
82.24%
Born in Jackson
96.37%
Native Born
3.63%
Foreign Born
2.27%
Non Citizen
1.37%
Naturalized
96.37% of Jackson residents were born in the United States, with 82.24% having been born in Ohio. 2.27% 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 | 6,108 | -16 | -0.26% |
| 2028 | 6,124 | -16 | -0.26% |
| 2027 | 6,140 | -17 | -0.28% |
| 2026 | 6,157 | -16 | -0.26% |
| 2025 | 6,173 | -16 | -0.26% |
| 2024 | 6,189 | -17 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 6,206 | -12 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 6,218 | 4 | 0.06% |
| 2021 | 6,214 | -41 | -0.66% |
| 2020 | 6,255 | 37 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 6,218 | -10 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 6,228 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | 6,231 | -37 | -0.59% |
| 2016 | 6,268 | -8 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 6,276 | -35 | -0.55% |
| 2014 | 6,311 | -12 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 6,323 | -11 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 6,334 | -48 | -0.75% |
| 2011 | 6,382 | -18 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 6,400 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,184 | 40 | 0.65% |
| 1990 | 6,144 | -531 | -7.96% |
| 1980 | 6,675 | -168 | -2.46% |
| 1970 | 6,843 | -137 | -1.96% |
| 1960 | 6,980 | 476 | 7.32% |
| 1950 | 6,504 | 209 | 3.32% |
| 1940 | 6,295 | 373 | 6.3% |
| 1930 | 5,922 | 80 | 1.37% |
| 1920 | 5,842 | 374 | 6.84% |
| 1910 | 5,468 | 796 | 17.04% |
| 1900 | 4,672 | 352 | 8.15% |
| 1890 | 4,320 | 1,299 | 43% |
| 1880 | 3,021 | -3,087 | -50.54% |