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Jackson

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
76.244
State:
Missouri

Jackson is located in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. Jackson has a 2025 population of 1,187 . It is also the county seat of Cape Girardeau County . Jackson is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually but its population has increased by 3.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,148 in 2020.

The average household income in Jackson is $82,352 with a poverty rate of 11.37%. The median age in Jackson is 44.2 years: 47.9 years for males, and 43.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.3 males.

1.2K
Total Population
16
Density (mi²)
-3 -0.25%
Growth

Jackson Population

Jackson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Jackson includes 96.74% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (96.74%)

Asian (1.67%)

Two or more races (1.58%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,04096.74%
Asian181.67%
Two or more races171.58%

Jackson Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Jackson's average per capita income is $42,670. Household income levels show a median of $57,875. The poverty rate stands at 11.37%.

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$88,603-
Families$79,091$106,828
Households$57,875$82,352
Non Families$32,159$33,314

$42,670

Average Income

$57,875

Median Household Income

11.37%

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)