State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
914.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
2.96% (160)
Growth Since 2010
10.19% (514)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Jackson, Georgia Population 2021
5,559
Jackson is a city located in Butts County Georgia. It is also the county seat of Butts County. With a 2020 population of 5,559, it is the 126th largest city in Georgia and the 4480th largest city in the United States . Jackson is currently growing at a rate of 2.96% annually and its population has increased by 10.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,045 in 2010. Jackson reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 6 miles, Jackson has a population density of 915 people per square mile.
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%
The current population of Jackson, Georgia is 5,559 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 5,239.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 5,045.
Jackson, Georgia Population 2021
| 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% |
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Jackson Population by Race
Jackson Population Pyramid $2021
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Jackson Population by Age
Jackson Households and Families
| 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
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Jackson Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Jackson Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Jackson Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Jackson Educational Attainment by Race
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$30,128
Average Earnings
$31,323
Average Male
$19,111
Average Female
Jackson Earnings by Educational Attainment
Jackson Language by Age
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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 Language
Jackson Poverty by Race
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| 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% |
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 White, with 10.39% 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 Poverty
Jackson Poverty Rate by Education
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
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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
Jackson Marital Status
Jackson Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 193 | 9.42% |
| Black | 121 | 7.42% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14.74% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 17.14% |
Jackson Veterans by Race
Jackson Veterans by Education
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10.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
Jackson Veterans by Education
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58%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
Jackson Employment by Age
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Jackson Employment by Race
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Jackson Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Jackson Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |