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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, TN

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

68,435population

35.5median age

This community is a community of 68,435 with a median age of 35.5. The population is predominantly White (45.7%) with a significant Black community (44%). Median household income is $53,032. 90% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 51.2%, with a median home value of $217,800.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

45.7%31,257

Black

44%30,086

Hispanic/Latino

5.1%3,481

Two or More

3.4%2,334

Asian

1.3%881

Other

0.4%303

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%55

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%38

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.7%2,522

High School Diploma

28%12,334

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%3,665

Some College (1+ yr)

14%6,156

Associate's Degree

6.3%2,757

Bachelor's Degree

16.2%7,152

Master's Degree

7.9%3,478

Professional Degree

1.9%834

Doctorate

1.8%777

HS or Higher

90%

BA or Higher

27.8%

Graduate+

11.5%

Housingi

$217,800median home value

$1,145median rent

51.2%homeownership

30,324total units

9.2%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 51.2%

Renter 48.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.4%763

$50K–$100K

10.7%1,506

$100K–$150K

11.2%1,580

$150K–$200K

17.3%2,437

$200K–$300K

26.1%3,683

$300K–$500K

21.8%3,072

$500K–$1M

6.6%928

$1M+

1%138

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,304

$500–$750

1,359

$750–$1,000

1,928

$1,000–$1,250

3,165

$1,250–$1,500

2,234

$1,500–$2,000

2,186

$2,000+

682

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%212

2010–2019

8.9%2,704

2000–2009

15%4,555

1990–1999

19.2%5,812

1980–1989

13%3,940

1970–1979

14.2%4,295

1960–1969

9.8%2,968

1950–1959

9.3%2,828

1940–1949

3.6%1,096

1939 or earlier

6.3%1,914

Heating Fuel

Electricity

50.4%13,882

Utility Gas

47.2%12,996

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%259

No Fuel

0.7%187

Fuel Oil

0.3%89

Wood

0.3%89

Other

0.1%32

Solar

0%7

Household Economyi

$53,032median household income

$31,372per capita income

21%poverty rate

8.1%unemployment

33,179labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.6%2,106

$10K–$15K

7%1,936

$15K–$20K

4.6%1,254

$20K–$25K

4.9%1,355

$25K–$30K

5%1,383

$30K–$35K

4.3%1,171

$35K–$40K

4.7%1,294

$40K–$45K

4.2%1,152

$45K–$50K

4.2%1,155

$50K–$60K

7.9%2,170

$60K–$75K

9.3%2,566

$75K–$100K

11.5%3,161

$100K–$125K

9%2,474

$125K–$150K

5.9%1,618

$150K–$200K

4.9%1,359

$200K+

5%1,387

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

3,136

Residentsi

6,402

Avg. Tenant Renti

$301/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

53 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing554 homes99% occupied$266/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers332 homes87% occupied$367/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8515 homes91% occupied$285/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC50 homes98% occupied$409/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,032/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

75.9%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

20.5%

Low income$27K–$42K/yr

3.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $42K/yr

0.2%

Who Receives This Housing

73.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

82.3% of subsidized households are minority

21.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39.4% 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

2,6923.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

721

Philippines

221

China

136

United Kingdom

125

India

Korea

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

29,525

Avg. Commutei

18.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

30,482

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,068(5.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.3%Insured

10.7%Uninsured