State
County
Land Area (mi²)
58.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,160.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.35%
Growth Since 2010
3.77%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
179,302
World Population Review
Jackson, Tennessee Population 2021
67,669
Jackson is a city located in Madison County Tennessee. It is also the county seat of Madison County. With a 2020 population of 67,669, it is the 8th largest city in Tennessee and the 556th largest city in the United States . Jackson is currently growing at a rate of 0.35% annually and its population has increased by 3.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 65,211 in 2010. Jackson reached it's highest population of 67,669 in 2021. Spanning over 58 miles, Jackson has a population density of 1,161 people per square mile.
The average household income in Jackson is $63,422 with a poverty rate of 22.52%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $877 per month, and the median house value is $133,200. The median age in Jackson is 35.9 years, 34.3 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
Jackson Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jackson was:
- White: 49.51%
- Black or African American: 44.78%
- Other race: 2.21%
- Two or more races: 1.95%
- Asian: 1.42%
- Native American: 0.11%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Jackson, Tennessee is 67,669 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 66,952.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 65,211.
Jackson, Tennessee Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 179,302 | 329 | 0.18% |
| 2020 | 178,973 | 329 | 0.18% |
| 2019 | 178,644 | 329 | 0.18% |
| 2018 | 178,315 | -21 | -0.01% |
| 2017 | 178,336 | 30 | 0.02% |
| 2016 | 178,306 | -301 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 178,607 | -751 | -0.42% |
| 2014 | 179,358 | -478 | -0.27% |
| 2013 | 179,836 | -21 | -0.01% |
| 2012 | 179,857 | 165 | 0.09% |
| 2011 | 179,692 | -70 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 179,762 | 0.00% |
Jackson Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,110 | 49.51% |
| Black or African American | 29,947 | 44.78% |
| Some Other Race | 1,481 | 2.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1,307 | 1.95% |
| Asian | 951 | 1.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 74 | 0.11% |
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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 | 25,896 | 2.44 | 52.4 |
| Non Family | 9,749 | 1.2 | 45.1 |
| Married | 9,746 | 3.05 | 71.8 |
| Female | 5,144 | 3.41 | 30.9 |
| Male | 1,257 | 3.3 | 46.7 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
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Jackson Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,763 | 4.14% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,250 | 7.63% |
| High School Graduate | 14,078 | 33.05% |
| Some College | 8,845 | 20.77% |
| Associates Degree | 2,856 | 6.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,092 | 16.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,710 | 11.06% |
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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 | 22,603 | 20,874 | 8,444 |
| Black | 17,687 | 15,032 | 2,848 |
| Hispanic | 1,194 | 749 | 155 |
| Asian | 628 | 487 | 254 |
| Other Race | 526 | 274 | 69 |
| 2+ Races | 434 | 399 | 112 |
| Native American | 66 | 53 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.35%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.45%.
Jackson Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,900
Average Earnings
$40,160
Average Male
$28,964
Average Female
Jackson Earnings by Educational Attainment
Jackson Language by Age
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Jackson Language
94.54% of Jackson residents speak only English, while 5.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.06% of the population.
Jackson Language
Jackson Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 28,617 | 8,669 | 30.29% |
| White | 29,821 | 4,123 | 13.83% |
| Hispanic | 2,650 | 994 | 37.51% |
| Other | 1,468 | 742 | 50.54% |
| Multiple | 1,219 | 186 | 15.26% |
| Asian | 929 | 91 | 9.80% |
22.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.96%
Male Poverty Rate
24.67%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jackson
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jackson is Other, with 50.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jackson is Asian, with 9.80% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.66%.
Jackson Poverty
Jackson Poverty Rate by Education
Jackson Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
39.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
36.4%
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 Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Jackson Marital Status by Race
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Jackson Marital Status
Jackson Veterans by War
Jackson Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,829 | 6.80% |
| Black | 1,419 | 6.51% |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 9.33% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 1.89% |
| Native American | 9 | 12.16% |
Jackson Veterans by Race
Jackson Veterans by Education
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7.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
Jackson Veterans by Education
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58.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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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96.32%
Native Born
3.68%
Foreign Born
1.83%
Non Citizen
1.85%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.32% of Jackson residents were born in the United States, with 69.93% having been born in Tennessee. 1.83% 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
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 67,669 | 239 | 0.35% |
| 2020 | 67,430 | 239 | 0.36% |
| 2019 | 67,191 | 239 | 0.36% |
| 2018 | 66,952 | 204 | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 66,748 | 30 | 0.04% |
| 2016 | 66,718 | -42 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 66,760 | -352 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 67,112 | -355 | -0.53% |
| 2013 | 67,467 | 449 | 0.67% |
| 2012 | 67,018 | 292 | 0.44% |
| 2011 | 66,726 | -88 | -0.13% |
| 2010 | 66,814 | 7,171 | 1.14% |
| 2000 | 59,643 | 10,694 | 2.00% |
| 1990 | 48,949 | -309 | -0.06% |
| 1980 | 49,258 | 9,262 | 2.10% |
| 1970 | 39,996 | 5,620 | 1.53% |
| 1960 | 34,376 | 4,169 | 1.30% |
| 1950 | 30,207 | 5,875 | 2.19% |
| 1940 | 24,332 | 2,160 | 0.93% |
| 1930 | 22,172 | 3,312 | 1.63% |
| 1920 | 18,860 | 3,081 | 1.80% |
| 1910 | 15,779 | 1,268 | 0.84% |
| 1900 | 14,511 | 4,472 | 3.75% |
| 1890 | 10,039 | 4,662 | 6.44% |
| 1880 | 5,377 | 1,258 | 2.70% |
| 1870 | 4,119 | 0.00% |