What is the population of Jackson, Tennessee?

Jackson has a population of approximately 69,300 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Jackson, Tennessee located?

Jackson is located in Tennessee, United States, at approximate coordinates 35.6541°, -88.8350°.

What is the median household income in Jackson?

The median household income in Jackson is approximately $58,050 based on the most recent open data.

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Jackson

Total population

69,300

Median home value

$242,500

31.8%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$58,050

Jackson$58k

National$74k

Weather65°F · Mostly Cloudy

Coordinates35.65°, -88.83°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Jackson is a city in and the county seat of Madison County, Tennessee, United States. Located 70 miles (110 km) east of Memphis and 130 miles (210 km) southwest of Nashville, it is a regional center of trade for West Tennessee. Its total population was 68,205 as of the 2020 United States census. Jackson is the primary city of the Jackson, Tennessee metropolitan area, Madison County's largest city, and the second-largest city in West Tennessee after Memphis. It is home to the Tennessee Supreme Court's courthouse for West Tennessee, as Jackson was the major city in the west when the court was established in 1834.

History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age

34.9

Median home value

$242,500

Housing units

29,084

Poverty rate

22%

Unemployment

6.2%

Race & ethnicity

White

44.9%

Black

44.5%

Asian

1.9%

Hispanic

5.6%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

35.6541

Longitude

-88.8350

Water area

0.01 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Today

65°F

Mostly Cloudy

Tonight

46°F

Partly Cloudy

Saturday

62°F

Mostly Sunny

Saturday Night

38°F

Clear

Sunday

68°F

Sunny

Sunday Night

42°F

Mostly Clear

Forecast for Jackson, TN from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

41.7%

Diabetes

15.3%

Adult obesity

45.7%

Binge drinking

12.7%

Adult smoking

20.5%

No leisure activity

31.7%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

30,938

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
1,261
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
1,042
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus (Latham, 1790) · Aves
905
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
882
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
881
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
795
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
790
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
761

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

North Side High School
High · Jackson · 886 students · 15.8:1 ratio
Northeast Middle School
Middle · Jackson · 815 students · 17.3:1 ratio
South Side High School
High · Jackson · 810 students · 13.7:1 ratio
Thelma Barker Elementary
Elementary · Jackson · 704 students · 15.6:1 ratio
Community Montessori School
Elementary · Jackson · 650 students · 16.7:1 ratio
Pope School
Elementary · Jackson · 626 students · 17.4:1 ratio
Arlington Elementary School
Elementary · Jackson · 593 students · 16.9:1 ratio
Liberty Technology Magnet High School
High · Jackson · 549 students · 15.7:1 ratio