Jackson, TN Demographics
What is the population of Jackson?
There are 136,196 residents in Jackson, with a median age of 35. Of this, 46.87% are males and 53.13% are females. US-born citizens make up 95.58% of the resident pool in Jackson, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.38%. Additionally, 2.04% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 114,668 people in Jackson currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 136,196 | 100.3% |
| Male Population | 63,838 | 98.6% |
| Female Population | 72,358 | 101.9% |
Male Population 46.87%
Female Population 53.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35 | 1.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 130,178 | 100.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,244 | 129.8% |
| Not Citizen | 2,774 | 78.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 95.58%
Citizen not U.S. Born 2.38%
Not Citizen 2.04%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 698 | 143.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 9,572 | 64.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 5,782 | 88.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 3,844 | 133.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 114,668 | 103.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.52%
Moved from Same County 7.11%
Moved from Same State 4.3%
Moved from Different State 2.86%
Same House as Last Year 85.21%
What are the employment statistics in Jackson?
White-collar workers make up 74.98% of the working population in Jackson, while blue-collar employees account for 25.02%. There are also 10,584 entrepreneurs in Jackson (8.81% of the workforce); 81,704 workers employed in private companies (68.01%); and 13,492 people working in governmental institutions (11.23%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 90,076 | 297.2% |
| Blue Collar | 30,056 | 324.2% |
White Collar 74.98%
Blue Collar 25.02%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 10,584 | 308.8% |
| Private Companies | 81,704 | 306.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 13,492 | 272.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 14,352 | 315.5% |
Self Employees 8.81%
Private Companies 68.01%
Governmental Workers 11.23%
Not for Profit Companies 11.95%
How many households are there in Jackson?
There are a total of 54,164 households in Jackson, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 58.47% of these Jackson households, while non-family units account for the remaining 41.53%. Additionally, 31.85% of households have children and 68.15% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 54,164 | 105.3% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -17.7% |
| Family Households | 31,668 | 102.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 22,496 | 109.7% |
Family Households 58.47%
Non-Family Households 41.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 17,250 | 96.5% |
| Households without Children | 36,914 | 109.6% |
Households with Children 31.85%
Households without Children 68.15%
What are the median and average incomes in Jackson?
The average annual household income in Jackson is $72,563, while the median household income sits at $51,552 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $49,655, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $58,009. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $39,357 and $47,109, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $72,563 | 3.8% |
| Median Household Income | $51,552 | 7.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 28,972 | 99.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 98,150 | 101.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Jackson?
There are 60,518 housing units in Jackson, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1983. Of the 54,164 occupied housing units in Jackson, 52.16% are owner-occupied, while 47.84% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 57.95% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $212,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,066 per month in Jackson.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 60,518 | 103.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1983 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,886 | 88.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,592 | 117.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5,628 | 78.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6,252 | 92.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9,358 | 106.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7,816 | 113.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11,730 | 111.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8,652 | 109.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 4,470 | 97.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 134 | 688.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 54,164 | 105.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 28,252 | 109.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 25,912 | 101.1% |
Owner Occupied 52.16%
Renter Occupied 47.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 16,372 | 105.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 11,880 | 115.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $212,300 | 16.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $156,600 | 10.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,066 | 7.1% |
With Mortgage 57.95%
Without Mortgage 42.05%
What is the level of education in Jackson?
Approximately 40.47% of the population in Jackson holds a high school degree (that's 41,802 residents), while 27.35% have attained a college certificate (28,254 locals) and 14.52% have a bachelor's degree (14,996 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,664 | 75.5% |
| Some High School | 41,802 | 103.3% |
| Some College | 28,254 | 126.2% |
| Associate Degree | 6,346 | 106.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14,996 | 102.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,228 | 94.2% |
No High School 2.58%
Some High School 40.47%
Some College 27.35%
Associate Degree 6.14%
Bachelor's Degree 14.52%
Graduate Degree 8.93%
What is the marital status of Jackson residents?
A total of 44,176 people in Jackson have never been married (which represents 39.12% of the total population), while 44,244 of them are wedded (39.18%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,476 (3.08%) and 13,942 (12.35%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 44,176 | 100.0% |
| Married | 44,244 | 102.7% |
| Separated | 3,476 | 83.4% |
| Widowed | 7,080 | 104.9% |
| Divorced | 13,942 | 105.9% |
Never Married 39.12%
Married 39.18%
Separated 3.08%
Widowed 6.27%
Divorced 12.35%
What are the most common means of transportation in Jackson?
The top three means of transportation people in Jackson use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 48,118 residents commute by car, 1,560 prefer going to work by walking and 440 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 48,118 | 97.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 440 | 126.8% |
| Bicycle | 16 | -38.5% |
| Walk | 1,560 | 88.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Jackson by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.