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Jackson city, Kentucky

City

Population: 2,128 (2023 estimate)

Located in Kentucky , Kentucky

Census Bureau data for Jackson city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — Jackson city

What is the median household income in Jackson city?
The median household income in Jackson city is $34,317 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Jackson city?
The poverty rate in Jackson city is 16.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Jackson city?
$75,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Jackson city?
The median gross rent in Jackson city is $494 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Jackson city residents have a college degree?
19.0% of adults in Jackson city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,128
Median Income
$34,317
Median Home Value
$75,900
Poverty Rate
16.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
10.1%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$3,419 (+11.1%) Home Value: $-25,100 (-24.9%) Poverty Rate: -7.4 pp (-31%) Bachelor's+: -1.7 pp (-8.2%) Unemployment: -1.8 pp (-15.1%)

Demographics

Total Population 2,128
Median Age 44.0
Female 55.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.9% White (non-Hisp.) 95.6% Asian 2.3% Two or More 1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $34,317 ±$5,225
-$28,100 vs. state
Per Capita Income $60,113
Median Family Income $46,167
Poverty Rate 16.5%
+4.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate 23.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 33.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 22.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.0%
$10–15k
14.2%
$15–25k
17.1%
$25–35k
14.8%
$35–50k
13.3%
$50–75k
9.7%
$75–100k
17.1%
$100–150k
3.2%
$150–200k
2.5%
$200k+
1.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,317
Owner-Occupied 56.4%
Renter-Occupied 43.6%
Vacancy Rate 17.9%
Median Home Value $75,900
-$116,400 vs. state
Median Gross Rent $494
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 23.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 25.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
34.8%
$50–100k
25.6%
$100–200k
12.0%
$200–300k
10.7%
$300–500k
0.8%
$500k–$1M
3.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
51.4%
$500–1k
34.7%
$1–1.5k
1.4%
$1.5–2k
12.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
17.4%
1 vehicle
54.6%
2 vehicles
21.7%
3+
6.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
50.6%
2–4 units
1.4%
5–19 units
10.8%
20+ units
0.6%
Mobile home
24.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.5%
1940–1969
3.1%
1970–1999
24.0%
2000–2009
14.4%
2010+
7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 81.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 19.0%
-8.0 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree 11.2%
Some College / Associate 11.2%
Less Than High School 3.6%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 48.2%
Unemployment Rate 10.1%
+5.3 pp vs. state
Work from Home 0.0%
Self-Employed 3.5%
Government Workers 27.9%
Private For-Profit 68.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
33.4%
Arts/Entmt.
13.1%
Construction
9.5%
Manufacturing
9.3%
Public Admin
7.3%
Retail
5.4%
Agriculture
5.0%
Wholesale
4.3%
Transportation
3.1%
Information
3.0%
Prof. Services
1.5%
Finance
1.3%
Occupation
Management
33.8%
Food Prep
22.7%
Sales
16.0%
Construction
13.9%
Production
13.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 17.9 min
Drove Alone 87.1%
Carpool 7.3%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 0.0%
Walked 5.7%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 1,081
Avg. Household Size 1.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 33.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 17.2%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.0%
5–9
5.6%
10–14
2.8%
15–19
3.1%
20–24
7.4%
25–34
10.3%
35–44
16.2%
45–54
11.8%
55–64
5.4%
65–74
9.0%
75–84
11.3%
85+
9.8%
Under 18: 15.2% Working age (18–64): 84.8% 65 and over: 23.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.3%
Naturalized Citizen 0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.5%
With a Disability 28.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 98.4%
Uninsured 1.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 89.4%
Has a Computer 88.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 84.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

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