Jackson township is located in Clay County Indiana. Jackson township has a 2024 population of 2,822. Jackson township is currently growing at a rate of 0.04% annually but its population has decreased by -0.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,829 in 2020.
The average household income in Jackson township is $95,062 with a poverty rate of 5.74%. The median age in Jackson township is 50.1 years: 49.7 years for males, and 51.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jackson township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,552 | 90.46% |
| Two or more races | 218 | 7.73% |
| Black or African American | 50 | 1.77% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,210 | 2.32 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Married | 734 | 2.92 | 95.9 | 4.1 |
| Non Family | 237 | 1.22 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Female | 222 | 1.58 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 17 | 1.88 | 100 | 0 |
2.59
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
89.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 68 | 3.27% |
| Associates Degree | 282 | 13.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 435 | 20.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 287 | 13.8% |
| High School Graduate | 691 | 33.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 317 | 15.24% |
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 | 1,926 | 1,859 | 677 |
| 2+ Races | 104 | 104 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| Black | 34 | 34 | 17 |
| Native American | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,814 | $89,052 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,856 | $250,001 | $90,805 |
| High School Graduate | $33,359 | $35,455 | $27,946 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,375 | $63,079 | $41,354 |
| Some College | $51,250 | $60,380 | $44,070 |
$49,375
Average Earnings
$63,079
Average Male
$41,354
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.9% of Jackson township residents speak only English, while 1.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,537 | 97 | 3.82% |
| Black | 50 | 50 | 100% |
| Multiple | 218 | 15 | 6.88% |
5.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.93%
Male Poverty Rate
6.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jackson township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jackson township is White, with 3.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.5% |
| Female Employed | 2.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,125 | $108,325 |
| Households | $77,093 | $95,062 |
| Married Families | $103,397 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,125 | $40,610 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.5%
Male Marriage Rate
57.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
104
Number of Veterans
104
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 60 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 75+ | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87 | 4.04% |
| Black | 17 | 34% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 34.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
59%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
85.22%
Born in Jackson township
98.94%
Native Born
1.06%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.06%
Naturalized
98.94% of Jackson township residents were born in the United States, with 85.22% having been born in Indiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,827 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2028 | 2,826 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2027 | 2,825 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2026 | 2,824 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2025 | 2,823 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2024 | 2,822 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2023 | 2,821 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2022 | 2,820 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2021 | 2,822 | -7 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 2,829 | 170 | 6.39% |
| 2019 | 2,659 | 8 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 2,651 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2,651 | -7 | -0.26% |
| 2016 | 2,658 | -21 | -0.78% |
| 2015 | 2,679 | -4 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 2,683 | -27 | -1% |
| 2013 | 2,710 | -17 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 2,727 | -13 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 2,740 | -4 | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 2,744 | 0 | 0% |