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Jackson

County:
Butts County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
6.078
State:
Georgia

Jackson is a city located in Butts County, Georgia. Jackson has a 2025 population of 5,946. It is also the county seat of Butts County. Jackson is currently growing at a rate of 1.35% annually and its population has increased by 7.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,549 in 2020.

The average household income in Jackson is $60,491 with a poverty rate of 22.73%. The median age in Jackson is 33.4 years: 32.9 years for males, and 35.2 years for females.

5.9K
Total Population
978
Density (mi²)
79 1.35%
Growth

Jackson Population

Jackson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Jackson includes 53.03% White, 40.49% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (53.0%)

Black or African American (40.5%)

Two or more races (5.9%)

Native American (0.2%)

Asian (0.2%)

Other race (0.2%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,99553.03%
Black or African American2,28740.49%
Two or more races3345.91%
Native American130.23%
Asian100.18%
Other race90.16%

Jackson Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Jackson's average per capita income is $26,816. Household income levels show a median of $44,508. The poverty rate stands at 22.73%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$54,186-
Families$45,910$67,157
Households$44,508$60,491
Non Families$14,191$23,957

$26,816

Average Income

$44,508

Median Household Income

22.73%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)