Jackson, TN
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Jackson, Tennessee Summary
Life in Jackson research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Jackson over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jackson:
The population in Jackson is 67,993.
The median home value in Jackson is $214,290.
The median income in Jackson is $48,058.
The cost of living in Jackson is 89 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Jackson is $1,007.
The unemployment rate in Jackson is 9.0%.
The poverty rate in Jackson is 22.9%.
The average high in Jackson is 70.4° and the average low is 48.6°.
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Jackson, TN Crime Report
Crime in Jackson summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Jackson. Key points include:
There were 2,585 total crimes in Jackson in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Jackson is 3,798.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Jackson is 899.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Jackson is 2,899.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Jackson is 63.42% 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 | 2,585 | 3,798.2 | 3,165.5 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 612 | 899.2 | 672.7 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 9 | 13.2 | 9.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 55 | 80.8 | 81.0 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 520 | 764.0 | 543.2 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,973 | 2,899.0 | 2,492.8 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 249 | 365.9 | 384.5 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 1,525 | 2,240.7 | 1,802.0 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 199 | 292.4 | 306.4 | 282.7 |
Jackson, TN Cost Of Living
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 89 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 $214,290.
The median income in Jackson is $48,058.
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 | 89 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 93 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 90 | 88 | 100 | |
| Housing | 75 | 82 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 88 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 93 | 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 |
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Jackson Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Jackson
The current population in Jackson is 67,993. The population has increased 5.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 67,993 | 1.7% |
| 2021 | 66,878 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 66,977 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 67,162 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 67,161 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 67,190 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 66,665 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 66,009 | 2.1% |
| 2014 | 64,670 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 64,418 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Jackson
Jackson is:
45.8% White with 31,124 White residents.
45.4% African American with 30,880 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 50 American Indian residents.
1.4% Asian with 943 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 64 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 501 Other residents.
2.1% Two Or More with 1,458 Two Or More residents.
4.4% Hispanic with 2,973 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Jackson | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.8% | 72.6% | 58.9% |
| African American | 45.4% | 16.1% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% | 6.0% | 18.7% |
Gender in Jackson
Jackson is 52.7% female with 35,844 female residents.
Jackson is 47.3% male with 32,149 male residents.
| Gender | Jackson | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.1% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Jackson for adults over 25
3.0% of adults in Jackson completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Jackson completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Jackson completed high school / ged.
23.0% 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.
7.0% 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 | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Jackson, Tennessee
7.7% of households in Jackson earn Less than $10,000.
8.2% of households in Jackson earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.0% of households in Jackson earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.7% of households in Jackson earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.7% of households in Jackson earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.0% of households in Jackson earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.9% of households in Jackson earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.6% of households in Jackson earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.4% of households in Jackson earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.6% of households in Jackson earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Jackson | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.7% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.2% | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.0% | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.7% | 8.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.7% | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.0% | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.6% | 15.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.4% | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.6% | 7.3% | 11.4% |
