Jackson, Tennessee Population 2022
Jackson is a city located in Madison County Tennessee. Jackson has a 2020 population of 67,908. It is also the county seat of Madison County. Jackson is currently growing at a rate of 0.35% annually and its population has increased by 1.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 66,814 in 2010.
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 Jacksonwas:
- 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%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 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% |
Population by Race
| 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% |
Jackson Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Jackson Educational Attainment by Race
| 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%.
$32,900
Average Earnings
$40,160
Average Male
$28,964
Average Female
Jackson Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| 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 | 742 | NaN% | |
| 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 Hispanic, with 37.51% 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 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 Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
36.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Jackson Married by Age and Sex
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
| 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 Education
7.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
69.93%
Born in Jackson
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 67,908 | 239 | 0.35% |
| 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% |