Jackson township is located in Wayne County Indiana. Jackson township has a 2024 population of 4,254. Jackson township is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -0.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,282 in 2020.
The average household income in Jackson township is $80,841 with a poverty rate of 15.56%. The median age in Jackson township is 41.2 years: 39.7 years for males, and 42.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jackson township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,186 | 97.51% |
| Two or more races | 96 | 2.24% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.26% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 1,860 | 2.31 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Married | 808 | 2.84 | 87.6 | 12.4 |
| Non Family | 668 | 1.23 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Female | 289 | 2.94 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Male | 95 | 3.48 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
78.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 225 | 7.56% |
| Associates Degree | 201 | 6.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 277 | 9.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 134 | 4.5% |
| High School Graduate | 1,253 | 42.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 178 | 5.98% |
| Some College | 707 | 23.76% |
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 | 2,946 | 2,551 | 407 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | 4 |
| Asian | 11 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 22.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,250 | $65,625 | $45,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,583 | $2,499 | $52,950 |
| High School Graduate | $34,583 | $39,107 | $24,438 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,798 | $35,096 | $26,042 |
| Overall | $36,517 | $43,211 | $32,973 |
| Some College | $37,436 | $52,969 | $33,594 |
$36,517
Average Earnings
$43,211
Average Male
$32,973
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.9% of Jackson township residents speak only English, while 4.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,123 | 640 | 15.52% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 11 | 64.71% |
| Asian | 11 | 8 | 72.73% |
| Multiple | 96 | 2 | 2.08% |
15.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.47%
Male Poverty Rate
18.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jackson township is Asian, with 72.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jackson township is Multiple, with 2.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.74% |
| High School | 12.69% |
| Some College | 5.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 51.92% |
| Female Employed | 7.83% |
| Male Employed | 7.16% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,000 | $101,652 |
| Households | $52,230 | $80,841 |
| Married Families | $67,254 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,469 | $38,687 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.0%
Male Marriage Rate
46.1%
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
286
Number of Veterans
278
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 86 |
| Second Gulf War | 70 |
| First Gulf War | 64 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 82 |
| 35 to 54 | 68 |
| 75+ | 55 |
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 37 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 283 | 8.47% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.8%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
78.2%
Born in Jackson township
99.67%
Native Born
0.33%
Foreign Born
0.19%
Non Citizen
0.14%
Naturalized
99.67% of Jackson township residents were born in the United States, with 78.2% having been born in Indiana. 0.19% 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 | 4,224 | -6 | -0.14% |
| 2028 | 4,230 | -6 | -0.14% |
| 2027 | 4,236 | -6 | -0.14% |
| 2026 | 4,242 | -6 | -0.14% |
| 2025 | 4,248 | -6 | -0.14% |
| 2024 | 4,254 | -6 | -0.14% |
| 2023 | 4,260 | -6 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 4,266 | -11 | -0.26% |
| 2021 | 4,277 | -5 | -0.12% |
| 2020 | 4,282 | -106 | -2.42% |
| 2019 | 4,388 | -22 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 4,410 | -22 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 4,432 | -36 | -0.81% |
| 2016 | 4,468 | -28 | -0.62% |
| 2015 | 4,496 | -38 | -0.84% |
| 2014 | 4,534 | -29 | -0.64% |
| 2013 | 4,563 | -29 | -0.63% |
| 2012 | 4,592 | -30 | -0.65% |
| 2011 | 4,622 | -36 | -0.77% |
| 2010 | 4,658 | 0 | 0% |