Jackson Population

1830–2026

6,227

2026 projection

0.4% since 2020 (decrease)

01K2K3K4K5K6K7K1850190019502000

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.
20266,227-60.10%
20256,233+20.03%
20246,231+90.14%
20236,222-10.02%
20226,223+30.05%
20216,220-320.51%
20206,252+190.30%
20196,233-80.13%
20186,241-20.03%
20176,243-360.57%

Showing 10 of 35 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 lower than Jackson County, Ohio, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%
  • Jackson County+0.4%
  • Jackson−0.3%

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

35median age

Median age

Female37.4 yrs
Male33.7 yrs

Adults

4,836
1,128 seniors (65+) · 23% of adults3,708 other adults

Sex

Female 52.3% · 3,257Male 47.7% · 2,974

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 62 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

$53,538median household income

Median household income

$53,538

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$41,597

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

18.7%

About 1 in 5 residents

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

Jackson Marital Status

41% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married41%42%41%
Never married32%39%26%
Divorced19%16%22%
Widowed7%4%10%
Separated1%0%2%

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