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Jackson

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.508
State:
Kentucky

Jackson is a city located in Breathitt County, Kentucky. Jackson has a 2026 population of 2,034. It is also the county seat of Breathitt County. Jackson is currently declining at a rate of -1.6% annually and its population has decreased by -8.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,235 in 2020.

The median household income in Jackson is $32,683 with a poverty rate of 27.06%. The median age in Jackson is 43 years: 40.7 years for males, and 44.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 75.4 males.

2K
Total Population
811
Density (mi²)
-33 -1.6%
Growth

Jackson Population

Jackson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,034-33-1.6%
20252,067-34-1.62%
20242,101-30-1.41%
20232,131-30-1.39%
20222,161-43-1.95%
20212,204-31-1.39%
20202,235-4-0.18%
20191,935-30-1.53%
20181,965-31-1.55%
20171,996-48-2.35%
20162,044-35-1.68%
20152,079-6-0.29%
20142,085-31-1.47%
20132,116-21-0.98%
20122,137-32-1.48%
20112,169-62-2.78%
20102,187-5-0.23%

Median Age

Overall: 43 years
Female: 44.3 years
Male: 40.7 years

Jackson Adults

There are 1,672 adults, (469 of whom are seniors) in Jackson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,149 (57%)
Male: 866 (43%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Jackson includes 97.67% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,96897.67%
Two or more races331.64%
Black or African American140.69%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White150.74%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,95396.92%
Two or more races331.64%
Black or African American140.69%

Jackson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Jackson 's average per capita income is $35,018. Household income levels show a median of $32,683. The poverty rate stands at 27.06%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$65,227-
Families$45,529$58,127
Households$32,683$44,453
Non Families$19,565$28,872

$35,018

Average Income

$32,683

Median Household Income

27.06%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)