Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Jackson, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,048

Median Agei

50.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

67.3%3,395

Hispanic/Latino

18.8%948

Two or More

7.5%379

Asian

4%203

Black

1.5%74

Other

0.8%40

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.1%305

High School Diploma

30.5%1,146

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%237

Some College (1+ yr)

13.8%517

Associate's Degree

9.1%343

Bachelor's Degree

15.9%597

Master's Degree

6.4%242

Professional Degree

1.1%40

Doctorate

0.1%5

HS or Higher

91.4%

BA or Higher

23.6%

Graduate+

7.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$442,700

Median Renti

$1,429

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.5%1,444

Renter-Occupied

39.5%941

Total Units

2,589

Homeownership

60.5%

Vacancy Rate

7.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%33

$50K–$100K

1%14

$100K–$150K

3.2%46

$150K–$200K

9.4%136

$200K–$300K

3.6%52

$300K–$500K

40.6%586

$500K–$1M

37.4%540

$1M+

2.6%37

Rent Distribution

Under $500

223

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

255

$1,500–$2,000

283

$2,000+

110

Year Built

2010–2019

2.6%67

2000–2009

23.1%598

1990–1999

7.7%199

1980–1989

21.2%548

1970–1979

16.3%422

1960–1969

6.2%161

1950–1959

6.5%168

1940–1949

1%27

1939 or earlier

15.4%399

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

56.9%1,356

Electricity

36%859

Wood

3%71

Solar

2.2%52

Bottled/LP Gas

2%47

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,239

Mean Household Incomei

$88,980

Per Capita Incomei

$42,126

Poverty Ratei

10.7%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

2,046

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.4%176

$10K–$15K

9.3%221

$15K–$20K

1%25

$20K–$25K

1.8%43

$25K–$30K

3.4%80

$30K–$35K

5.4%128

$35K–$40K

3.4%80

$40K–$45K

4.1%98

$45K–$50K

2.3%56

$50K–$60K

7.5%178

$60K–$75K

6.3%150

$75K–$100K

15.7%374

$100K–$125K

6.4%153

$125K–$150K

9%215

$150K–$200K

9.7%232

$200K+

7.4%176

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

151

Residentsi

230

Avg. Tenant Renti

$485/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers39 homes89% occupied$564/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8112 homes92% occupied$457/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $70,239/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

73.5%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

20.7%

Low income$35K–$56K/yr

5.8%

Who Receives This Housing

73% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

14% of subsidized households are minority

23.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

51.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4959.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

161

Mexico

124

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,948

Avg. Commutei

20.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,959

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

624(14.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.1%Insured

3.9%Uninsured