Jackson Population

1840–2026

3,883

2026 projection

2.7% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Jackson. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,883-210.54%
20253,904-80.20%
20243,912-330.84%
20233,945+10.03%
20223,944-380.95%
20213,982-80.20%
20203,990+20.05%
20193,988+200.50%
20183,968+130.33%
20173,955+210.53%

Showing 10 of 32 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Jackson has a population change higher than East Feliciana Parish, and lower than Louisiana and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Louisiana−0.7%
  • Jackson−2.2%
  • East Feliciana Parish−2.8%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Jackson Demographics

41.5median age

Median age

Female50.8 yrs
Male38.9 yrs

Adults

3,687
389 seniors (65+) · 11% of adults3,298 other adults

Sex

Female 21.6% · 856Male 78.4% · 3,102

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 40 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Jackson Income

$37,844median household income

Median household income

$37,844

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$35,449

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

32%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Jackson Marital Status

18% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married18%13%39%
Never married61%69%34%
Divorced14%14%11%
Widowed5%2%15%
Separated2%3%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201