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Jackson

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
10.747
State:
Missouri

Jackson is a city located in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. Jackson has a 2026 population of 16,167. It is also the county seat of Cape Girardeau County. Jackson is currently growing at a rate of 0.74% annually and its population has increased by 4.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,453 in 2020.

The median household income in Jackson is $77,105 with a poverty rate of 8.58%. The median age in Jackson is 37.1 years: 34.8 years for males, and 38.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.3 males.

16.2K
Total Population
1,504
Density (mi²)
119 0.74%
Growth

Jackson Population

Jackson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202616,1671190.74%
202516,0481190.75%
202415,9291550.98%
202315,774510.32%
202215,7232191.41%
202115,504130.08%
202015,4535994.03%
201914,854-148-0.99%
201815,002430.29%
201714,959650.44%
201614,8941430.97%
201514,7511430.98%
201414,6082531.76%
201314,3551841.3%
201214,1711541.1%
201114,0172121.54%
201013,805470.34%
200011,9472,69129.07%
19909,2561,42918.26%
19807,8271,93132.75%
19705,8961,02120.94%
19604,8751,16831.51%
19503,70759419.08%
19403,11300%

Median Age

Overall: 37.1 years
Female: 38.7 years
Male: 34.8 years

Jackson Adults

There are 11,789 adults, (2,688 of whom are seniors) in Jackson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 7,977 (50.9%)
Male: 7,682 (49.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Jackson includes 89.18% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White13,96489.18%
Two or more races8695.55%
Black or African American4042.58%
Asian1981.26%
Other race1180.75%
Native American1060.68%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2811.79%
White2361.51%
Other race1120.72%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White13,72887.67%
Two or more races5883.76%
Black or African American4042.58%
Asian1981.26%
Native American1060.68%
Other race60.04%

Jackson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Jackson 's average per capita income is $49,910. Household income levels show a median of $77,105. The poverty rate stands at 8.58%.

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$104,291-
Families$97,238$113,952
Households$77,105$96,427
Non Families$33,884$49,228

$49,910

Average Income

$77,105

Median Household Income

8.58%

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)