Jackson, Georgia Population 2022
Jackson is a city located in Butts County Georgia. Jackson has a 2020 population of 5,719. It is also the county seat of Butts County. Jackson is currently growing at a rate of 2.88% annually and its population has increased by 12.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,072 in 2010.
The average household income in Jackson is $72,531 with a poverty rate of 28.00%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $750 per month, and the median house value is $119,700. The median age in Jackson is 32.6 years, 33.2 years for males, and 32.4 years for females.
Jackson Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jacksonwas:
- White: 52.74%
- Black or African American: 45.23%
- Two or more races: 1.88%
- Asian: 0.16%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,669 | 52.74% |
| Black or African American | 2,289 | 45.23% |
| Two or More Races | 95 | 1.88% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.16% |
Jackson Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,799 | 2.59 | 47.9 |
| Non Family | 658 | 1.25 | 28.9 |
| Married | 531 | 3.19 | 94.7 |
| Female | 426 | 3.64 | 6.1 |
| Male | 184 | 3.26 | 77.2 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 130 | 3.88% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 614 | 18.31% |
| High School Graduate | 1,581 | 47.14% |
| Some College | 476 | 14.19% |
| Associates Degree | 123 | 3.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 307 | 9.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 123 | 3.67% |
Jackson Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,784 | 1,416 | 361 |
| Black | 1,444 | 1,092 | 48 |
| Hispanic | 70 | 60 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 42 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 85.71%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 30.00%.
$30,128
Average Earnings
$31,323
Average Male
$19,111
Average Female
Jackson Language by Age
Jackson Language
96.08% of Jackson residents speak only English, while 3.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.09% of the population.
Jackson Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,128 | 1,030 | 48.40% |
| White | 2,378 | 247 | 10.39% |
| Multiple | 95 | 14 | 14.74% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 12 | 26.67% |
| Other | NaN% |
28.00%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.57%
Male Poverty Rate
31.28%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jackson
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jackson is Black, with 48.40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jackson is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.20%.
Jackson Marital Status
Marriage Rates
30.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.4%
Male Marriage Rate
29.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Jackson Married by Age and Sex
Jackson Marriage
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.
Jackson Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 193 | 9.42% |
| Black | 121 | 7.42% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14.74% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 17.14% |
Jackson Veterans by Education
10.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
58%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
82.08%
Born in Jackson
97.21%
Native Born
2.79%
Foreign Born
2.45%
Non Citizen
0.34%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.21% of Jackson residents were born in the United States, with 82.08% having been born in Georgia. 2.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,719 | 160 | 2.88% |
| 2021 | 5,559 | 160 | 2.96% |
| 2020 | 5,399 | 160 | 3.05% |
| 2019 | 5,239 | 160 | 3.15% |
| 2018 | 5,079 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2017 | 5,081 | 79 | 1.58% |
| 2016 | 5,002 | 81 | 1.65% |
| 2015 | 4,921 | 31 | 0.63% |
| 2014 | 4,890 | 109 | 2.28% |
| 2013 | 4,781 | -158 | -3.20% |
| 2012 | 4,939 | -98 | -1.95% |
| 2011 | 5,037 | -35 | -0.69% |
| 2010 | 5,072 | 1,138 | 2.57% |
| 2000 | 3,934 | -142 | -0.35% |
| 1990 | 4,076 | -57 | -0.14% |
| 1980 | 4,133 | 355 | 0.90% |
| 1970 | 3,778 | 1,233 | 4.03% |
| 1960 | 2,545 | 0.00% |