Jackson township is located in Jackson County Indiana. Jackson township has a 2024 population of 23,342. Jackson township is currently growing at a rate of 0.39% annually and its population has increased by 0.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,208 in 2020.
The average household income in Jackson township is $77,928 with a poverty rate of 14.88%. The median age in Jackson township is 36.7 years: 34 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jackson township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,063 | 78.43% |
| Two or more races | 2,348 | 10.19% |
| Other race | 1,282 | 5.57% |
| Asian | 710 | 3.08% |
| Black or African American | 470 | 2.04% |
| Native American | 159 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,935 | 2.53 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Married | 3,888 | 3.21 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Non Family | 3,247 | 1.24 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Female | 1,233 | 3.33 | 47.3 | 52.7 |
| Male | 567 | 3.53 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
62.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,034 | 6.66% |
| Associates Degree | 999 | 6.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,784 | 11.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,097 | 7.06% |
| High School Graduate | 6,277 | 40.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 856 | 5.51% |
| Some College | 3,484 | 22.43% |
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 | 12,885 | 11,741 | 2,133 |
| Hispanic | 1,297 | 655 | 102 |
| 2+ Races | 1,127 | 819 | 257 |
| Asian | 599 | 599 | 466 |
| Other Race | 559 | 190 | 0 |
| Black | 261 | 261 | 20 |
| Native American | 77 | 15 | 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 asian people with a rate of 77.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,769 | $83,029 | $48,012 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,680 | $83,526 | $57,477 |
| High School Graduate | $41,473 | $45,929 | $35,201 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,250 | $39,353 | $27,804 |
| Overall | $45,548 | $50,806 | $38,230 |
| Some College | $42,748 | $48,875 | $34,955 |
$45,548
Average Earnings
$50,806
Average Male
$38,230
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.39% of Jackson township residents speak only English, while 13.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,237 | 2,154 | 12.5% |
| Hispanic | 3,132 | 793 | 25.32% |
| Multiple | 2,348 | 584 | 24.87% |
| Other | 1,282 | 452 | 35.26% |
| Black | 449 | 107 | 23.83% |
| Native | 159 | 47 | 29.56% |
14.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.45%
Male Poverty Rate
17.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jackson township is Other, with 35.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jackson township is White, with 12.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.6% |
| Some College | 13.28% |
| High School | 9.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 35.25% |
| Female Unemployed | 30.2% |
| Female Employed | 9.69% |
| Male Employed | 3.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,316 | $89,521 |
| Households | $60,612 | $77,928 |
| Married Families | $95,959 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,314 | $52,343 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
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
1,118
Number of Veterans
1,099
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 317 |
| First Gulf War | 207 |
| Second Gulf War | 170 |
| Korea | 94 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 309 |
| 35 to 54 | 269 |
| 65 to 74 | 252 |
| 75+ | 230 |
| 18 to 34 | 58 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,048 | 7.4% |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 1% |
| Black | 5 | 1.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
63.7%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
69.36%
Born in Jackson township
90.55%
Native Born
9.45%
Foreign Born
8.39%
Non Citizen
1.06%
Naturalized
90.55% of Jackson township residents were born in the United States, with 69.36% having been born in Indiana. 8.39% 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 | 23,792 | 90 | 0.38% |
| 2028 | 23,702 | 90 | 0.38% |
| 2027 | 23,612 | 90 | 0.38% |
| 2026 | 23,522 | 90 | 0.38% |
| 2025 | 23,432 | 90 | 0.39% |
| 2024 | 23,342 | 90 | 0.39% |
| 2023 | 23,252 | 90 | 0.39% |
| 2022 | 23,162 | 10 | 0.04% |
| 2021 | 23,152 | -56 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 23,208 | 1,033 | 4.66% |
| 2019 | 22,175 | 225 | 1.03% |
| 2018 | 21,950 | 228 | 1.05% |
| 2017 | 21,722 | 162 | 0.75% |
| 2016 | 21,560 | 208 | 0.97% |
| 2015 | 21,352 | 263 | 1.25% |
| 2014 | 21,089 | 254 | 1.22% |
| 2013 | 20,835 | 340 | 1.66% |
| 2012 | 20,495 | 100 | 0.49% |
| 2011 | 20,395 | 223 | 1.11% |
| 2010 | 20,172 | 0 | 0% |