Jackson is a city located in Breathitt County, Knott County, and Lee County Kentucky. Jackson has a 2024 population of 2,092. It is also the county seat of Breathitt County. Jackson is currently declining at a rate of -1.69% annually and its population has decreased by -6.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,235 in 2020.
The average household income in Jackson is $50,464 with a poverty rate of 19.83%. The median age in Jackson is 43.1 years: 41.4 years for males, and 43.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jackson was:
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,094 | 2.02 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Non Family | 487 | 1.06 | 43.9 | 56.1 |
| Married | 371 | 2.94 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Female | 180 | 2.71 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Male | 56 | 2.04 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
57.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
$31,380
Average Earnings
$34,657
Average Male
$23,906
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.84% of Jackson residents speak only English, while 2.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.89% of the population.
rate
19.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.91%
Male Poverty Rate
17.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jackson is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jackson is White, with 18.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.21%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
35.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
30%
Veteran Poverty Rate
62.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.2%
Labor Force Participation
48.1%
Employment Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
88.89%
Born in Jackson
98.21%
Native Born
1.79%
Foreign Born
1.79%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.21% of Jackson residents were born in the United States, with 88.89% having been born in Kentucky. 1.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,914 | -35 | -1.8% |
| 2028 | 1,949 | -36 | -1.81% |
| 2027 | 1,985 | -36 | -1.78% |
| 2026 | 2,021 | -35 | -1.7% |
| 2025 | 2,056 | -36 | -1.72% |
| 2024 | 2,092 | -36 | -1.69% |
| 2023 | 2,128 | -33 | -1.53% |
| 2022 | 2,161 | -42 | -1.91% |
| 2021 | 2,203 | -32 | -1.43% |
| 2020 | 2,235 | 300 | 15.5% |
| 2019 | 1,935 | -30 | -1.53% |
| 2018 | 1,965 | -31 | -1.55% |
| 2017 | 1,996 | -48 | -2.35% |
| 2016 | 2,044 | -35 | -1.68% |
| 2015 | 2,079 | -6 | -0.29% |
| 2014 | 2,085 | -31 | -1.47% |
| 2013 | 2,116 | -21 | -0.98% |
| 2012 | 2,137 | -32 | -1.48% |
| 2011 | 2,169 | -18 | -0.82% |
| 2010 | 2,187 | 0 | 0% |