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Crime in Jackson summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Jackson. Key points include:
There were 2,807 total crimes in Jackson in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Jackson is 4,110.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Jackson is 950.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Jackson is 3,160.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Jackson is 93.97% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Jackson Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Jackson / 100k People |
Tennessee / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,807 | 4,110.7 | 2,624.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 649 | 950.4 | 592.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 17 | 24.9 | 7.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 68 | 99.6 | 58.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 540 | 790.8 | 488.6 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,158 | 3,160.2 | 2,032.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 306 | 448.1 | 251.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,663 | 2,435.3 | 1,443.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 189 | 276.8 | 336.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Jackson summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Jackson. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Tennessee. Key points include:
The cost of living in Jackson is 92 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Jackson is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Jackson is $227,077.
The median income in Jackson is $53,032.
Jackson's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Jackson Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Jackson | Tennessee | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 94 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 82 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 93 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Jackson, TN Weather
The average high in Jackson is 70.4° and the average low is 48.6°.
There are 78.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 53.9 inches of precipitation each year with 3.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Jackson |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 53.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Jackson Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Jackson
The current population in Jackson is 68,435. The population has increased 6.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 68,435 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 68,098 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 67,993 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 67,753 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 67,036 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 66,870 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 66,878 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 66,977 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 67,162 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 67,161 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 67,190 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 66,665 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 66,009 | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 64,670 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 64,418 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Jackson
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Jackson is:
45.7% White with 31,257 White residents.
44.0% African American with 30,086 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 38 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 881 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 55 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 303 Other residents.
3.4% Two Or More with 2,334 Two Or More residents.
5.1% Hispanic with 3,481 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Jackson | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.7% | 71.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 44.0% | 15.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.1% | 7.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Jackson
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Jackson is 53.4% female with 36,576 female residents.
Jackson is 46.6% male with 31,859 male residents.
| Gender | Jackson | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Jackson for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Jackson completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Jackson completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Jackson completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Jackson completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Jackson completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Jackson completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Jackson completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Jackson completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Jackson completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Jackson | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 19.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Jackson, Tennessee
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7.6% of households in Jackson earn Less than $10,000.
7.0% of households in Jackson earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.5% of households in Jackson earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.3% of households in Jackson earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.1% of households in Jackson earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.2% of households in Jackson earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.5% of households in Jackson earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.9% of households in Jackson earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.9% of households in Jackson earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.0% of households in Jackson earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Jackson | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.6% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.0% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.5% | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.3% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.1% | 12.0% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.9% | 16.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.9% | 7.7% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.0% | 9.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
