State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
4.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
831.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.24% (-9)
Growth Since 2010
-3.44% (-132)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Jackson, Louisiana Population 2021
3,710
Jackson is a city located in East Feliciana Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 3,710, it is the 76th largest city in Louisiana and the 5613th largest city in the United States . Jackson is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -3.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,842 in 2010. Jackson reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 4 miles, Jackson has a population density of 831 people per square mile.
The average household income in Jackson is $40,572 with a poverty rate of 44.93%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $627 per month, and the median house value is $84,500. The median age in Jackson is 38.7 years, 38.4 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
Jackson Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jacksonwas:
- Black or African American: 59.93%
- White: 37.25%
- Native American: 1.19%
- Two or more races: 1.07%
- Other race: 0.56%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Jackson, Louisiana is 3,710 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,728.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,842.
Jackson, Louisiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,021 | 59.93% |
| White | 1,878 | 37.25% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 60 | 1.19% |
| Two or More Races | 54 | 1.07% |
| Some Other Race | 28 | 0.56% |
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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 | 750 | 2.32 | 68.9 |
| Married | 359 | 3.16 | 87.5 |
| Non Family | 262 | 1.04 | 61.8 |
| Female | 126 | 2.58 | 32.5 |
| Male | 3 | 3 | 0 |
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Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
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Jackson Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 328 | 8.00% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,172 | 28.59% |
| High School Graduate | 1,789 | 43.63% |
| Some College | 454 | 11.07% |
| Associates Degree | 132 | 3.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 164 | 4.00% |
| Graduate Degree | 61 | 1.49% |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,378 | 1,400 | 97 |
| White | 1,456 | 1,049 | 128 |
| Hispanic | 190 | 126 | 6 |
| Native American | 60 | 28 | |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 7 | |
| Other Race | 27 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.79%.
Jackson Educational Attainment by Race
Jackson Earnings by Educational Attainment
Jackson Language by Age
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Jackson Language
94.85% of Jackson residents speak only English, while 5.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.50% of the population.
Jackson Language
Jackson Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 941 | 561 | 59.62% |
| White | 980 | 282 | 28.78% |
| Hispanic | 79 | 59 | 74.68% |
| Multiple | 19 | 15 | 78.95% |
44.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
52.82%
Male Poverty Rate
35.60%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jackson
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jackson is Multiple, with 78.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jackson is White, with 28.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 46.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 50.63%.
Jackson Poverty
Jackson Poverty Rate by Education
Jackson Marital Status
Marriage Rates
23.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
16.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
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 Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Jackson Marital Status by Race
Jackson Marital Status
Jackson Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 111 | 6.51% |
| Black | 55 | 2.03% |
Jackson Veterans by Race
Jackson Veterans by Education
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13.10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
Jackson Veterans by Education
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13.1%
Labor Force Participation
11.8%
Employment Rate
10.5%
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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82.54%
Born in Jackson
98.61%
Native Born
1.39%
Foreign Born
1.03%
Non Citizen
0.36%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.61% of Jackson residents were born in the United States, with 82.54% having been born in Louisiana. 1.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Jackson Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,710 | -9 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 3,719 | -9 | -0.24% |
| 2019 | 3,728 | -9 | -0.24% |
| 2018 | 3,737 | -10 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 3,747 | -13 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 3,760 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2015 | 3,761 | -16 | -0.42% |
| 2014 | 3,777 | 7 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 3,770 | -28 | -0.74% |
| 2012 | 3,798 | -23 | -0.60% |
| 2011 | 3,821 | -8 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 3,829 | -301 | -0.75% |
| 2000 | 4,130 | 239 | 0.60% |
| 1990 | 3,891 | 758 | 2.19% |
| 1980 | 3,133 | -1,564 | -3.97% |
| 1970 | 4,697 | -2,075 | -1.81% |
| 1950 | 6,772 | 1,388 | 2.32% |
| 1940 | 5,384 | 1,418 | 3.10% |
| 1930 | 3,966 | 0.00% |