State
County
Land Area (mi²)
10.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,356.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.90% (-133)
Growth Since 2010
5.90% (812)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Jackson, Missouri Population 2021
14,570
Jackson is a city located in Cape Girardeau County Missouri. It is also the county seat of Cape Girardeau County. With a 2020 population of 14,570, it is the 52nd largest city in Missouri and the 2365th largest city in the United States . Jackson is currently declining at a rate of -0.90% annually but its population has increased by 5.90% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,758 in 2010. Spanning over 11 miles, Jackson has a population density of 1,356 people per square mile.
The average household income in Jackson is $83,425 with a poverty rate of 9.43%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $880 per month, and the median house value is $164,800. The median age in Jackson is 35.5 years, 34.9 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
Jackson Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jacksonwas:
- White: 94.77%
- Black or African American: 2.27%
- Two or more races: 1.65%
- Other race: 0.47%
- Native American: 0.40%
- Asian: 0.28%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.15%
The current population of Jackson, Missouri is 14,570 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 14,570.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 13,758.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,094 | 94.77% |
| Black or African American | 338 | 2.27% |
| Two or More Races | 246 | 1.65% |
| Some Other Race | 70 | 0.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 60 | 0.40% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.15% |
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Jackson Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,525 | 2.63 | 68.5 |
| Married | 2,870 | 3.12 | 79.4 |
| Non Family | 1,632 | 1.31 | 53.3 |
| Female | 787 | 3.5 | 55.7 |
| Male | 236 | 2.94 | 83.1 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 360 | 3.63% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 473 | 4.77% |
| High School Graduate | 3,111 | 31.37% |
| Some College | 2,293 | 23.12% |
| Associates Degree | 628 | 6.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,907 | 19.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,144 | 11.54% |
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Jackson Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,287 | 8,526 | 2,858 |
| Black | 279 | 237 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 163 | 163 | 81 |
| 2+ Races | 123 | 123 | 62 |
| Native American | 43 | 43 | 18 |
| Asian | 42 | 34 | 34 |
| Islander | 22 | ||
| Other Race | 19 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 80.95%.
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$39,830
Average Earnings
$46,955
Average Male
$29,165
Average Female
Jackson Language by Age
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Jackson Language
98.72% of Jackson residents speak only English, while 1.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.87% of the population.
Jackson Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,598 | 1,320 | 9.71% |
| Multiple | 246 | 25 | 10.16% |
| Hispanic | 246 | 14 | 5.69% |
| Black | 269 | 6 | 2.23% |
9.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.09%
Male Poverty Rate
12.35%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jackson
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jackson is Multiple, with 10.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jackson is Black, with 2.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.13%.
Jackson Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.0%
Male Marriage Rate
48.0%
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
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 795 | 7.54% |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 36.80% |
| Black | 34 | 10.69% |
| Islander | 22 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 11.66% |
| Other Race | 19 | 100.00% |
Jackson Veterans by Education
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10.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
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66.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
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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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79.65%
Born in Jackson
99.62%
Native Born
0.38%
Foreign Born
0.05%
Non Citizen
0.32%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.62% of Jackson residents were born in the United States, with 79.65% having been born in Missouri. 0.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,570 | -133 | -0.90% |
| 2020 | 14,703 | -133 | -0.90% |
| 2019 | 14,836 | -133 | -0.89% |
| 2018 | 14,969 | 24 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 14,945 | 68 | 0.46% |
| 2016 | 14,877 | 136 | 0.92% |
| 2015 | 14,741 | 139 | 0.95% |
| 2014 | 14,602 | 252 | 1.76% |
| 2013 | 14,350 | 181 | 1.28% |
| 2012 | 14,169 | 149 | 1.06% |
| 2011 | 14,020 | 211 | 1.53% |
| 2010 | 13,809 | 1,862 | 1.46% |
| 2000 | 11,947 | 2,691 | 2.58% |
| 1990 | 9,256 | 1,429 | 1.69% |
| 1980 | 7,827 | 1,931 | 2.87% |
| 1970 | 5,896 | 1,021 | 1.92% |
| 1960 | 4,875 | 1,168 | 2.78% |
| 1950 | 3,707 | 594 | 1.76% |
| 1940 | 3,113 | 0.00% |