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Jackson Overview

4,600
TOTAL POPULATION
3,452
MALE POPULATION
1,148
FEMALE POPULATION
300.70
MALES / 100 FEMALES
33.26
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$9,295
PER CAPITA INCOME
$50,125
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$40,642
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
10.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
89.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
749
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
17.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
13.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Jackson Zip Codes

Jackson Area Codes

Race in Jackson

The most populous races in Jackson are Black / African American (2,609 | 56.7%), White / Caucasian (1,629 | 35.4%), and Two or more Races (256 | 5.6%).
Race in Jackson
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American2,60956.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1593.5%
Native / Alaskan942.0%
White / Caucasian1,62935.4%
Two or more Races2565.6%
Some other Race120.3%
Total4,600100.0%

Ancestry in Jackson

The most populous ancestries reported in Jackson are American (543 | 11.8%), French (348 | 7.6%), English (198 | 4.3%), Cherokee (159 | 3.5%), and French Canadian (76 | 1.7%), together accounting for 28.8% of all Jackson residents.
Ancestry in Jackson
Ancestry# Population% Population
African451.0%
American54311.8%
Apache50.1%
Blackfeet601.3%
Cajun120.3%
Cherokee1593.5%
Choctaw140.3%
Cuban170.4%
Dominican240.5%
English1984.3%
European561.2%
French3487.6%
French American Indian240.5%
French Canadian761.7%
German441.0%
Houma200.4%
Irish621.3%
Italian531.1%
Mexican140.3%
Polish140.3%
Puerto Rican150.3%
Romanian60.1%
Scotch-Irish210.5%
Scottish150.3%
Spaniard50.1%
Spanish120.3%
Subsaharan African451.0%
Ukrainian140.3%
Welsh10.0%
West Indian120.3%
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Immigrants in Jackson

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Jackson came from Central America (65 | 1.4%), Latin America (65 | 1.4%), El Salvador (46 | 1.0%), Mexico (14 | 0.3%), and Honduras (5 | 0.1%), together accounting for 4.2% of all Jackson residents.
Immigrants in Jackson
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America651.4%
El Salvador461.0%
Honduras50.1%
Latin America651.4%
Mexico140.3%
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Sex and Age in Jackson

Sex and Age in Jackson

The most populous age groups in Jackson are 30 to 34 Years (580 | 16.8%) for men and 45 to 49 Years (144 | 12.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Jackson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years49 (1.4%)40 (3.5%)
5 to 9 Years37 (1.1%)24 (2.1%)
10 to 14 Years54 (1.6%)91 (7.9%)
15 to 19 Years221 (6.4%)69 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Years260 (7.5%)108 (9.4%)
25 to 29 Years431 (12.5%)56 (4.9%)
30 to 34 Years580 (16.8%)58 (5.1%)
35 to 39 Years303 (8.8%)67 (5.8%)
40 to 44 Years201 (5.8%)107 (9.3%)
45 to 49 Years261 (7.6%)144 (12.5%)
50 to 54 Years358 (10.4%)110 (9.6%)
55 to 59 Years265 (7.7%)74 (6.5%)
60 to 64 Years184 (5.3%)34 (3.0%)
65 to 69 Years140 (4.1%)23 (2.0%)
70 to 74 Years38 (1.1%)51 (4.4%)
75 to 79 Years58 (1.7%)24 (2.1%)
80 to 84 Years12 (0.4%)42 (3.7%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)26 (2.3%)
Total3,452 (100.0%)1,148 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Jackson

Median Family Size in Jackson

The median family size in Jackson is 3.17 persons per family, with married-couple families (384 | 72.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.5 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (48 | 9.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.13 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Jackson
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple384 (72.3%)3.50
Single Male/Father48 (9.0%)2.13
Single Female/Mother99 (18.6%)2.39
Total Families531 (100.0%)3.17

Median Household Size in Jackson

The median household size in Jackson is 2.75 persons per household, with married-couple households (384 | 55.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.5 persons per household. non-family households (166 | 23.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Jackson
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple384 (55.1%)3.50
Single Male/Father48 (6.9%)2.56
Single Female/Mother99 (14.2%)2.39
Non-family166 (23.8%)1.28
Total Households697 (100.0%)2.75

Household Size by Marriage Status in Jackson

Out of a total of 697 households in Jackson, 531 (76.2%) are family households, while 166 (23.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 258, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 145.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Jackson
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-145 (20.8%)
2-Person Households258 (37.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households139 (19.9%)21 (3.0%)
4-Person Households67 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households27 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households31 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households9 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total531 (76.2%)166 (23.8%)

Female Fertility in Jackson

Fertility by Age in Jackson

Average fertility rate in Jackson is 7.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 12.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Jackson
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years5 (100.0%)12.0
Total5 (100.0%)7.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Jackson

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Jackson
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Jackson

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Jackson
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma5 (100.0%)13.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total5 (100.0%)7.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Jackson

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Jackson
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Jackson

Income Overview in Jackson

Per Capita Income in Jackson is $9,295, while median incomes of families and households are $50,125 and $40,642 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,600$9,295
Median Family Income531$50,125
Mean Family Income531$66,359
Median Household Income697$40,642
Mean Household Income697$56,460
Income Deficit531$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,60010.44%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,60089.56¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,6000.47

Earnings by Sex in Jackson

Average Earnings in Jackson are $26,779, $24,063 for men and $26,868 for women, a difference of 10.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Jackson
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male368 (43.2%)$24,063
Female483 (56.8%)$26,868
Total851 (100.0%)$26,779

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Jackson

The most common earnings brackets in Jackson are $40,000 to $44,999 for men (92 | 25.0%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (142 | 29.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Jackson
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less59 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9996 (1.6%)29 (6.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49949 (13.3%)48 (9.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9998 (2.2%)15 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49927 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99919 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)24 (5.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9996 (1.6%)44 (9.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4995 (1.4%)10 (2.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9998 (2.2%)8 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99918 (4.9%)142 (29.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99926 (7.1%)17 (3.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99913 (3.5%)22 (4.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99992 (25.0%)12 (2.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99914 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9991 (0.3%)69 (14.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99910 (2.7%)13 (2.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9994 (1.1%)2 (0.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9992 (0.5%)3 (0.6%)
$100,000+1 (0.3%)25 (5.2%)
Total368 (100.0%)483 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Jackson

Average earnings in Jackson are $36,346 for men and $27,241 for women, a difference of 25.1%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $41,053, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $29,167. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $35,511, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $26,816.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Jackson
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$41,053$26,816
College or Associate's Degree$29,167$35,511
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$36,346$27,241

Family Income in Jackson

Family Income Brackets in Jackson

According to the Jackson family income data, there are 131 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.7% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3 families (0.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Jackson
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000427.9%
$10,000 to $14,999448.3%
$15,000 to $24,999366.8%
$25,000 to $34,999458.5%
$35,000 to $49,9999818.5%
$50,000 to $74,9998415.8%
$75,000 to $99,99913124.7%
$100,000 to $149,999112.1%
$150,000 to $199,99930.6%
$200,000+377.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Jackson

2-person families (270 | 50.8%) account for the highest median family income in Jackson with $77,614 per family, while 2-person families (270 | 50.8%) have the highest median income of $38,807 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Jackson
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families270 (50.8%)$77,614
3-Person Families141 (26.6%)$72,679
4-Person Families53 (10.0%)$36,875
5-Person Families27 (5.1%)$0
6-Person Families31 (5.8%)$0
7+ Person Families9 (1.7%)$0
Total531 (100.0%)$50,125

Family Income by Number of Earners in Jackson

Family Income by Number of Earners in Jackson
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners129 (24.3%)$43,281
1 Earner157 (29.6%)$17,112
2 Earners225 (42.4%)$74,617
3+ Earners20 (3.8%)$0
Total531 (100.0%)$50,125

Household Income in Jackson

Household Income Brackets in Jackson

With 134 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Jackson, accounting for 19.2% of all households. In contrast, only 3 households (0.4%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Jackson
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000639.0%
$10,000 to $14,9998912.8%
$15,000 to $24,999568.0%
$25,000 to $34,9998412.1%
$35,000 to $49,99912517.9%
$50,000 to $74,9999413.5%
$75,000 to $99,99913419.2%
$100,000 to $149,999121.7%
$150,000 to $199,99930.4%
$200,000+375.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Jackson

The median household income in Jackson is $40,642, with the highest median household income of $67,692 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 302 households (43.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 172 households (24.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Jackson
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years36 (5.2%)$25,357
25 to 44 Years172 (24.7%)$0
45 to 64 Years302 (43.3%)$67,692
65+ Years187 (26.8%)$33,661
Total697 (100.0%)$40,642

Poverty in Jackson

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Jackson

With 40.9% poverty level for males and 36.1% for females among the residents of Jackson, 16 and 17 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 101 males (88.6%) and 7 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Jackson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15 (30.6%)30 (75.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years17 (23.9%)34 (73.9%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)62 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years101 (88.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years46 (27.4%)79 (45.1%)
25 to 34 Years82 (67.2%)47 (43.1%)
35 to 44 Years72 (81.8%)23 (15.2%)
45 to 54 Years39 (27.7%)63 (26.0%)
55 to 64 Years31 (31.0%)10 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years33 (28.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (6.5%)42 (45.7%)
Total440 (40.9%)397 (36.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Jackson

According to the poverty statistics in Jackson, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Jackson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years34 (69.4%)10 (25.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years54 (76.1%)12 (26.1%)
12 to 14 Years20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years13 (11.4%)2 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years122 (72.6%)96 (54.9%)
25 to 34 Years40 (32.8%)62 (56.9%)
35 to 44 Years16 (18.2%)128 (84.8%)
45 to 54 Years102 (72.3%)179 (74.0%)
55 to 64 Years69 (69.0%)91 (90.1%)
65 to 74 Years84 (71.8%)74 (100.0%)
75 Years and over58 (93.5%)50 (54.3%)
Total635 (59.1%)704 (63.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Jackson

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Jackson show that 19.5% or 75 of the total 384 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 75.0%, comprising of 30 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 7.0%, which includes 20 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Jackson
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children264 (93.0%)20 (7.0%)
1 or 2 Children35 (58.3%)25 (41.7%)
3 or 4 Children10 (25.0%)30 (75.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total309 (80.5%)75 (19.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Jackson

According to the poverty data in Jackson, 33.3% or 16 single-father households and 36.4% or 36 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Jackson
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)21 (25.0%)
1 or 2 Children16 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total16 (33.3%)36 (36.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Jackson

The poverty data for Jackson shows that 75 of the married-couple family households (19.5%) and 52 of the single-parent households (35.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 households (75.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 31 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Jackson
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children20 (7.0%)21 (18.1%)
1 or 2 Children25 (41.7%)31 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children30 (75.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total75 (19.5%)52 (35.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Jackson

Employment by Class of Employer in Jackson

Among the 632 employed individuals in Jackson, state government employees (284 | 44.9%), private company employees (187 | 29.6%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (66 | 10.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Jackson
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees18729.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)30.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6610.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations325.1%
Local Government Employees467.3%
State Government Employees28444.9%
Federal Government Employees142.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total632100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Jackson

According to the labor force statistics for Jackson, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,282), 17.5% or 749 individuals are in the labor force, with 13.7% or 103 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 41.3% or 152 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 54.6% or 83 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Jackson
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years35 (13.1%)18 (51.4%)
20 to 24 Years152 (41.3%)83 (54.6%)
25 to 29 Years75 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years51 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years131 (19.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years210 (24.1%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years51 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years34 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years7 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total749 (17.5%)103 (13.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Jackson

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Jackson
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School52 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma352 (20.8%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree120 (22.9%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher28 (25.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total553 (17.1%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Jackson

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Jackson are Management (100 | 15.7%), Business & Financial (17 | 2.7%), Community & Social Service (5 | 0.8%), Legal Services & Support (3 | 0.5%), and Education, Arts & Media (2 | 0.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Jackson

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Jackson, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Management (91.0%), and Community & Social Service (60.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Jackson
OccupationMaleFemale
Management9 (9.0%)91 (91.0%)
Business & Financial14 (82.4%)3 (17.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Education, Arts & Media2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)26 (21.1%)97 (78.9%)
Total (Overall)214 (33.7%)422 (66.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Jackson are Security & Protection (114 | 17.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (93 | 14.6%), Firefighting & Prevention (88 | 13.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (76 | 11.9%), and Healthcare Support (38 | 6.0%).
Services Occupations in Jackson

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Jackson, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (67.7%), and Personal Care & Service (41.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (89.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Jackson
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
Security & Protection26 (22.8%)88 (77.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)88 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving63 (67.7%)30 (32.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance8 (10.5%)68 (89.5%)
Personal Care & Service10 (41.7%)14 (58.3%)
Total (Category)107 (31.0%)238 (69.0%)
Total (Overall)214 (33.7%)422 (66.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Jackson are Office & Administration (80 | 12.6%), and Sales & Related (4 | 0.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Jackson

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Jackson
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration14 (17.5%)66 (82.5%)
Total (Category)18 (21.4%)66 (78.6%)
Total (Overall)214 (33.7%)422 (66.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Jackson are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (45 | 7.1%), and Construction & Extraction (13 | 2.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Jackson

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Jackson
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)214 (33.7%)422 (66.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Jackson are Transportation (21 | 3.3%), and Production (5 | 0.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Jackson

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Jackson
OccupationMaleFemale
Production5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)5 (19.2%)21 (80.8%)
Total (Overall)214 (33.7%)422 (66.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Jackson

Employment Industries in Jackson

The major employment industries in Jackson include Health Care & Social Assistance (329 | 51.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (79 | 12.4%), Public Administration (74 | 11.6%), Retail Trade (27 | 4.3%), and Transportation & Warehousing (26 | 4.1%).
Employment Industries in Jackson

Employment Industries by Sex in Jackson

The Jackson industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (92.3%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (77.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Jackson
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade6 (22.2%)21 (77.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing2 (7.7%)24 (92.3%)
Utilities6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific1 (25.0%)3 (75.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services14 (58.3%)10 (41.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance73 (22.2%)256 (77.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation10 (41.7%)14 (58.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services40 (50.6%)39 (49.4%)
Public Administration30 (40.5%)44 (59.5%)
Total214 (33.7%)422 (66.3%)

Education in Jackson

School Enrollment in Jackson

The most common levels of schooling among the 622 students in Jackson are high school (325 | 52.2%), college / undergraduate (111 | 17.8%), and middle school (74 | 11.9%).
School Enrollment in Jackson
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool416.6%
Kindergarten182.9%
Elementary School538.5%
Middle School7411.9%
High School32552.2%
College / Undergraduate11117.8%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total622100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Jackson

Out of a total of 622 students who are enrolled in schools in Jackson, 35 (5.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 587 (94.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 21 (14.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 145 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Jackson
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds32 (94.1%)2 (5.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old53 (86.9%)8 (13.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds145 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds126 (85.7%)21 (14.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over123 (96.9%)4 (3.2%)
Total587 (94.4%)35 (5.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Jackson

Liberal arts & history (84 | 42.4%), physical & health sciences (30 | 15.1%), bio, nature & agricultural (23 | 11.6%), psychology (21 | 10.6%), and education (14 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 198 individuals in Jackson who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Jackson
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2311.6%
Physical & Health Sciences3015.1%
Psychology2110.6%
Social Sciences42.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business84.0%
Education147.1%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History8442.4%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications21.0%
Arts & Humanities126.1%
Total198100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Jackson

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Jackson

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Jackson are males with 3 vehicles (58, accounting for 30.2%) and females with 3 vehicles (94, making up 14.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Jackson
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle16 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle49 (25.5%)93 (22.9%)
2 Vehicles32 (16.7%)70 (17.2%)
3 Vehicles58 (30.2%)94 (23.2%)
4 Vehicles22 (11.5%)127 (31.3%)
5 or more Vehicles15 (7.8%)22 (5.4%)
Total192 (100.0%)406 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Jackson

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Jackson are 20 to 24 minutes (141 commuters, 23.8%), 5 to 9 minutes (114 commuters, 19.2%), and 10 to 14 minutes (111 commuters, 18.7%).
Commute Time in Jackson
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes9415.9%
5 to 9 Minutes11419.2%
10 to 14 Minutes11118.7%
15 to 19 Minutes294.9%
20 to 24 Minutes14123.8%
25 to 29 Minutes20.3%
30 to 34 Minutes416.9%
35 to 39 Minutes254.2%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes91.5%
60 to 89 Minutes50.8%
90 or more Minutes223.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Jackson

The most common commute times in Jackson are 5 to 9 minutes (52 commuters, 24.3%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (102 commuters, 26.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Jackson
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes22 (10.3%)72 (19.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes52 (24.3%)62 (16.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes39 (18.2%)72 (19.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes14 (6.5%)15 (4.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes39 (18.2%)102 (26.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes2 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes20 (9.3%)21 (5.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)25 (6.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes7 (3.3%)2 (0.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes5 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes14 (6.5%)8 (2.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Jackson

The most frequent times of departure to work in Jackson are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (63, 29.4%) for males and 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (135, 35.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Jackson
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM57 (26.6%)44 (11.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM29 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM6 (2.8%)9 (2.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM6 (2.8%)21 (5.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM63 (29.4%)74 (19.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM18 (8.4%)10 (2.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)21 (5.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)15 (4.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)20 (5.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (0.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM25 (11.7%)27 (7.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM10 (4.7%)135 (35.6%)
Total214 (100.0%)379 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Jackson

Occupancy by Ownership in Jackson

Of the total 697 dwellings in Jackson, owner-occupied units account for 419 (60.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 278 (39.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Jackson
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units41960.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units27839.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units697100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Jackson

Occupancy by Household Size in Jackson
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household14520.8%
2-Person Household25837.0%
3-Person Household16023.0%
4+ Person Household13419.2%
Total Housing Units697100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Jackson

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Jackson
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household73 (50.3%)72 (49.7%)
2-Person Household198 (76.7%)60 (23.3%)
3-Person Household40 (25.0%)120 (75.0%)
4+ Person Household108 (80.6%)26 (19.4%)
Total Housing Units419 (60.1%)278 (39.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Jackson

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Jackson
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School75 (51.4%)71 (48.6%)
High School Diploma201 (62.4%)121 (37.6%)
College/Associate Degree91 (59.1%)63 (40.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher52 (69.3%)23 (30.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Jackson

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Jackson
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years7410.6%
35 to 44 Years13419.2%
45 to 54 Years17124.5%
55 to 64 Years13118.8%
65 to 74 Years9213.2%
75 to 84 Years9113.1%
85 Years and Over40.6%
Total697100.0%

Housing Finances in Jackson

Median Income by Occupancy in Jackson

Median Income by Occupancy in Jackson
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied419 (60.1%)$37,461
Renter-Occupied278 (39.9%)$41,838
Average697 (100.0%)$40,642

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Jackson

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Jackson
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002 (0.5%)16 (5.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99928 (6.7%)17 (6.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99936 (8.6%)53 (19.1%)
$15,000 to $19,99911 (2.6%)23 (8.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99917 (4.1%)5 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99984 (20.1%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99979 (18.9%)46 (16.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99923 (5.5%)71 (25.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999112 (26.7%)22 (7.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99912 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more15 (3.6%)25 (9.0%)
Total419 (100.0%)278 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Jackson

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Jackson
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30086 (20.5%)46 (16.6%)
$300 to $49945 (10.7%)29 (10.4%)
$500 to $799154 (36.7%)74 (26.6%)
$800 to $99912 (2.9%)29 (10.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49970 (16.7%)32 (11.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99934 (8.1%)2 (0.7%)
$2,000 to $2,49914 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9991 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more3 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total419 (100.0%)278 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Jackson

Housing Structures in Jackson

Housing Structures in Jackson
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached38354.9%
Single Unit, Attached162.3%
2 Unit Apartments60.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments233.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments152.1%
10 or more Apartments618.7%
Mobile Home / Other19327.7%
Total697100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Jackson

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Jackson
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached242 (63.2%)141 (36.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)61 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other177 (91.7%)16 (8.3%)
Total419 (60.1%)278 (39.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Jackson

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Jackson
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)82 (29.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms199 (47.5%)143 (51.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms132 (31.5%)53 (19.1%)
8 or more Rooms88 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total419 (100.0%)278 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Jackson

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Jackson
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas90 (21.5%)78 (28.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity303 (72.3%)200 (71.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels5 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used21 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total419 (100.0%)278 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Jackson

Household Vehicle Usage in Jackson
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle79 (18.9%)59 (21.2%)
1 Vehicle91 (21.7%)114 (41.0%)
2 Vehicles111 (26.5%)31 (11.2%)
3 or more Vehicles138 (32.9%)74 (26.6%)
Total419 (100.0%)278 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Jackson

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Jackson

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units245174
Median Property Value$71,500$139,700
Median Household Income$30,655$1
Monthly Housing Costs$503$3
Real Estate Taxes$199$21

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Jackson

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Jackson
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000105 (42.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99929 (11.8%)31 (17.8%)
$100,000 to $299,99994 (38.4%)132 (75.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9995 (2.0%)8 (4.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more12 (4.9%)3 (1.7%)
Total245 (100.0%)174 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Jackson

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Jackson
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00030 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99950 (20.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99967 (27.4%)14 (8.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99918 (7.3%)17 (9.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99923 (9.4%)61 (35.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99934 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9999 (3.7%)78 (44.8%)
$150,000 or more14 (5.7%)3 (1.7%)
Total245 (100.0%)174 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Jackson

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Jackson
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x111 (45.3%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x6 (2.5%)78 (44.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x31 (12.7%)28 (16.1%)
4.0x or more95 (38.8%)15 (8.6%)
Total245 (100.0%)174 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Jackson

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Jackson
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800178 (72.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49912 (4.9%)127 (73.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)23 (13.2%)
Total245 (100.0%)174 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Jackson

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jackson

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jackson
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years328 (94.0%)21 (6.0%)
19 to 25 Years271 (76.3%)84 (23.7%)
26 to 34 Years177 (90.3%)19 (9.7%)
35 to 44 Years207 (86.6%)32 (13.4%)
45 to 54 Years275 (71.8%)108 (28.2%)
55 to 64 Years180 (89.5%)21 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years191 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,879 (86.8%)285 (13.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Jackson

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Jackson
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen328 (94.0%)21 (6.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen271 (76.3%)84 (23.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Jackson

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Jackson
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000504 (87.4%)73 (12.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999350 (71.7%)138 (28.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999219 (87.9%)30 (12.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999272 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over307 (93.3%)22 (6.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jackson

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jackson
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 688 (91.7%)8 (8.3%)
6 to 18 Years275 (78.8%)53 (15.2%)
19 to 25 Years208 (58.6%)77 (21.7%)
25 to 34 Years96 (49.0%)81 (41.3%)
35 to 44 Years102 (42.7%)105 (43.9%)
45 to 54 Years47 (12.3%)228 (59.5%)
55 to 64 Years80 (39.8%)133 (66.2%)
65 to 74 Years189 (99.0%)83 (43.5%)
75 Years and over154 (100.0%)50 (32.5%)
Total1,239 (57.3%)818 (37.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Jackson

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Jackson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years30 (10.8%)29 (10.2%)
35 to 64 Years67 (20.4%)21 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years24 (20.5%)28 (37.8%)
75 Years and over12 (19.4%)50 (54.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Jackson

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Jackson: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (6.5%)3 (3.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Jackson: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (5.8%)19 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years2 (1.7%)14 (18.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)8 (8.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Jackson: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (2.9%)29 (10.2%)
35 to 64 Years11 (3.3%)2 (0.4%)
65 to 74 Years2 (1.7%)4 (5.4%)
75 Years and over12 (19.4%)39 (42.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Jackson: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years43 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years24 (20.5%)11 (14.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)17 (18.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Jackson: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years24 (20.5%)1 (1.3%)
75 Years and over8 (12.9%)39 (42.4%)

Technology Access in Jackson

Computing Device Access in Jackson

Computing Device Access in Jackson
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop41459.4%
Smartphone52575.3%
Tablet32045.9%
No Computing Device15422.1%
Total697100.0%

Internet Access in Jackson

Internet Access in Jackson
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home33748.3%
Cellular Data Only497.0%
Satellite Internet7510.8%
No Internet25136.0%
Total697100.0%

Jackson Summary

Jackson, Louisiana is a small city located in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It is situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, approximately 40 miles north of Baton Rouge. The city has a population of approximately 2,500 people and is the county seat of East Feliciana Parish.

History

Jackson was founded in 1817 by William Jackson, a planter from Virginia. He purchased the land from the Choctaw Indians and named the town after himself. The town was incorporated in 1821 and quickly became a center of commerce and industry. The town was a major port for cotton and other goods, and it was also a major stop on the stagecoach line between New Orleans and Natchez.
In the late 19th century, Jackson became a major railroad hub, with the New Orleans, Jackson and Great Northern Railroad connecting the town to New Orleans and other cities in the region. The railroad also brought an influx of new residents to the town, and the population grew to over 3,000 by the turn of the century.
In the early 20th century, Jackson experienced a period of economic decline. The railroad was replaced by the automobile, and the town’s population began to decline. By the 1950s, the population had dropped to just over 1,000.

Geography

Jackson is located in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, approximately 40 miles north of Baton Rouge. The city is situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Economy

Jackson’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms, which produce cotton, soybeans, corn, and other crops. The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and other services.
Tourism is an important part of the local economy. The town is home to several historic sites, including the Jackson Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The town also hosts several festivals and events throughout the year, including the Jackson Mardi Gras Festival and the Jackson Jazz Festival.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Jackson had a population of 2,500 people. The racial makeup of the town was 65.2% White, 32.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Jackson was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,500. The per capita income for the town was $15,945. About 18.2% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Jackson?
Total Population of Jackson is 4,600.
What is the Total Male Population of Jackson?
Total Male Population of Jackson is 3,452.
What is the Total Female Population of Jackson?
Total Female Population of Jackson is 1,148.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Jackson?
There are 300.70 Males per 100 Females in Jackson.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Jackson?
There are 33.26 Females per 100 Males in Jackson.
What is the Median Population Age in Jackson?
Median Population Age in Jackson is 37.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Jackson
Average Family Size in Jackson is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Jackson
Average Household Size in Jackson is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Jackson?
Per Capita income in Jackson is $9,295.
What is the Median Family Income in Jackson?
Median Family Income in Jackson is $50,125.
What is the Median Household income in Jackson?
Median Household Income in Jackson is $40,642.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Jackson?
Income or Wage Gap in Jackson is 10.4%.
Women in Jackson earn 89.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Jackson?
Inequality or Gini Index in Jackson is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Jackson?
There are 749 People in the Labor Forcein in Jackson.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Jackson?
17.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Jackson.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Jackson?
Unemployment Rate in Jackson is 13.7%.