Jackson is a city located in Butts County Georgia. Jackson has a 2024 population of 5,956. It is also the county seat of Butts County. Jackson is currently growing at a rate of 1.74% annually and its population has increased by 7.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,547 in 2020.
The average household income in Jackson is $65,600 with a poverty rate of 29.57%. The median age in Jackson is 35.4 years: 33.6 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jackson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,623 | 47.72% |
| Black or African American | 2,608 | 47.44% |
| Two or more races | 236 | 4.29% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.16% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,692 | 3 | 50.8 | 49.2 |
| Female | 679 | 3.17 | 28 | 72 |
| Married | 463 | 3.25 | 94 | 6 |
| Non Family | 281 | 1.04 | 24.2 | 75.8 |
| Male | 269 | 4.18 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
3.14
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
50.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 416 | 11.46% |
| Associates Degree | 183 | 5.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 275 | 7.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 166 | 4.57% |
| High School Graduate | 1,928 | 53.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 165 | 4.55% |
| Some College | 497 | 13.69% |
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 | 1,783 | 1,496 | 392 |
| Black | 1,651 | 1,419 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 161 | 105 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 117 | 104 | 6 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 0 |
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 white people with a rate of 21.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,179 | $46,250 | $42,112 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,016 | $33,804 | $19,134 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,581 | $23,750 | $23,581 |
| Overall | $29,604 | $33,172 | $26,099 |
| Some College | $33,397 | $29,036 | $34,402 |
$29,604
Average Earnings
$33,172
Average Male
$26,099
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.13% of Jackson residents speak only English, while 4.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,451 | 1,037 | 42.31% |
| White | 2,396 | 429 | 17.9% |
| Multiple | 203 | 34 | 16.75% |
29.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.83%
Male Poverty Rate
26.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jackson is Black, with 42.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jackson is Multiple, with 16.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 27.85% |
| Some College | 20.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 44.35% |
| Male Employed | 15.8% |
| Female Employed | 12.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,385 | $69,551 |
| Households | $43,824 | $65,600 |
| Married Families | $51,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,555 | $26,708 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.4%
Male Marriage Rate
25.5%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
304
Number of Veterans
278
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 110 |
| Vietnam | 88 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 124 |
| 35 to 54 | 78 |
| 65 to 74 | 64 |
| 75+ | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 140 | 7.56% |
| 2+ Races | 86 | 53.42% |
| Black | 78 | 4.33% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 59.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.1%
Labor Force Participation
48.8%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
78.66%
Born in Jackson
98.64%
Native Born
1.36%
Foreign Born
1.2%
Non Citizen
0.16%
Naturalized
98.64% of Jackson residents were born in the United States, with 78.66% having been born in Georgia. 1.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,467 | 102 | 1.6% |
| 2028 | 6,365 | 102 | 1.63% |
| 2027 | 6,263 | 103 | 1.67% |
| 2026 | 6,160 | 102 | 1.68% |
| 2025 | 6,058 | 102 | 1.71% |
| 2024 | 5,956 | 102 | 1.74% |
| 2023 | 5,854 | 87 | 1.51% |
| 2022 | 5,767 | 124 | 2.2% |
| 2021 | 5,643 | 96 | 1.73% |
| 2020 | 5,547 | 320 | 6.12% |
| 2019 | 5,227 | 160 | 3.16% |
| 2018 | 5,067 | -6 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 5,073 | 78 | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 4,995 | 83 | 1.69% |
| 2015 | 4,912 | 31 | 0.64% |
| 2014 | 4,881 | 109 | 2.28% |
| 2013 | 4,772 | -156 | -3.17% |
| 2012 | 4,928 | -98 | -1.95% |
| 2011 | 5,026 | -35 | -0.69% |
| 2010 | 5,061 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,934 | -142 | -3.48% |
| 1990 | 4,076 | -57 | -1.38% |
| 1980 | 4,133 | 355 | 9.4% |
| 1970 | 3,778 | 1,233 | 48.45% |
| 1960 | 2,545 | -3,922 | -60.65% |