Jackson, TN Metro Area

Metro Area

Population: 180,844 (2023 estimate)

Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)

Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.

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

Quick Facts — Jackson, TN Metro Area

What is the median household income in Jackson, TN Metro Area?: The median household income in Jackson, TN Metro Area is $58,740 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Jackson, TN Metro Area?: The poverty rate in Jackson, TN Metro Area is 13.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Jackson, TN Metro Area?: $168,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Jackson, TN Metro Area?: The median gross rent in Jackson, TN Metro Area is $956 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Jackson, TN Metro Area residents have a college degree?: 22.6% of adults in Jackson, TN Metro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

180,844

Median Income

$58,740

Median Home Value

$168,600

Poverty Rate

13.0%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

6.3%

Median Age

38.0 yrs

Since 2019 Median Income: +$11,865 (+25.3%) Home Value: +$50,600 (+42.9%) Poverty Rate: -0.1 pp (-0.8%) Bachelor's+: +0.9 pp (+4.1%) Unemployment: +0.9 pp (+16.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 180,844

Median Age 38.0

Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 4.8% White (non-Hisp.) 63.9% Black 26.0% Asian 0.7% Two or More 5.5% Other 2.5%

Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Chinese

0.2%

Indian

0.1%

Filipino

0.1%

Vietnamese

0.1%

Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Mexican

3.2%

Puerto Rican

0.3%

Cuban

0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $58,740 ±$1,873

Per Capita Income $79,900

Median Family Income $73,958

Poverty Rate 13.0%

Child Poverty Rate 22.6%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 15.8%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 23.9%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

5.8%

$10–15k

6.4%

$15–25k

9.4%

$25–35k

9.0%

$35–50k

12.7%

$50–75k

18.7%

$75–100k

12.3%

$100–150k

16.4%

$150–200k

5.0%

$200k+

4.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 79,784

Owner-Occupied 65.4%

Renter-Occupied 34.6%

Vacancy Rate 10.4%

Median Home Value $168,600

Median Gross Rent $956

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 17.7%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 42.2%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

8.6%

$50–100k

17.1%

$100–200k

17.9%

$200–300k

21.4%

$300–500k

14.8%

$500k–$1M

4.0%

$1M+

0.6%

Gross Rent Distribution

< $500

11.3%

$500–1k

43.4%

$1–1.5k

34.6%

$1.5–2k

8.1%

$2–2.5k

1.3%

$2.5–3.5k

0.6%

$3.5k+

0.6%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

7.6%

1 vehicle

31.2%

2 vehicles

35.8%

25.3%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

73.5%

Single-fam. att.

1.4%

2–4 units

4.4%

5–19 units

4.7%

20+ units

2.5%

Mobile home

8.4%

Housing Age

Pre-1940

6.3%

1940–1969

5.0%

1970–1999

16.1%

2000–2009

14.5%

2010+

6.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 89.0%

Bachelor's or Higher 22.6%

Graduate Degree 8.5%

Some College / Associate 22.0%

Less Than High School 3.1%

Enrolled in School —

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 59.5%

Unemployment Rate 6.3%

Work from Home 7.3%

Self-Employed 6.6%

Government Workers 12.4%

Private For-Profit 80.7%

Industry

Edu/Health

24.4%

Manufacturing

18.5%

Retail

12.2%

Arts/Entmt.

8.2%

Prof. Services

8.1%

Transportation

5.7%

Construction

5.4%

Finance

3.8%

Public Admin

3.8%

Wholesale

2.5%

Agriculture

1.4%

Information

1.1%

Occupation

Management

32.6%

Production

21.5%

Sales

21.2%

Food Prep

16.7%

Construction

8.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.4 min

Drove Alone 79.4%

Carpool 9.2%

Public Transit 0.3%

Work from Home 7.3%

Walked 1.2%

Bicycle —

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

Households & Families

Total Households 71,459

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 44.1%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 15.2%

Multigenerational —

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

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.9%

5–9

6.2%

10–14

6.9%

15–19

7.1%

20–24

6.5%

25–34

12.6%

35–44

12.2%

45–54

11.7%

55–64

6.6%

65–74

6.8%

75–84

10.5%

85+

5.4%

Under 18: 23.0% Working age (18–64): 77.0% 65 and over: 17.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.0%

Naturalized Citizen 38.9%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.1%

Foreign-Born Origin

Latin America

64.0%

Asia

17.1%

Europe

11.4%

Africa

4.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.9%

With a Disability 17.1%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 89.9%

Uninsured 10.1%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.1%

Has a Computer 91.7%

Same House 1 Year Ago 87.8%

Moved from Abroad 0.3%

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