City profile · Tennessee · Census ACS 2023

Jackson, TN

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Jackson - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

68,098
Residents
$51,552
Median income
$195,000
Median home
$1,260
Median rent (state)

Jackson - the verdict

Jackson ranks in the 22nd percentile for household income and the 7th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

22nd
percentile, household income
41st
percentile, home value
41st
percentile, median rent
7th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Jackson, TN

Jackson is a small city in Tennessee, home to 68,098 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $51,552 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 19.6%. Typical homes in Jackson are valued around $195,000, and the median resident age is 35.3 years. Educational attainment runs 26.6% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 55.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 159 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Stable), up 2% from five years earlier. Jackson's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: FBI UCR figures show 4110.6 crimes per 100,000 residents, above the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 59.3°F with 55.2 inches of precipitation per year and 4.4 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Tennessee run below the national norm: the state registers 91.9 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,260 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Tennessee's average monthly utility costs around $218 (state average). Commute times here average 16.0 minutes, with 70.2% driving alone and 9.3% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 92.1 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

68,098 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Tennessee

Median Household Income

$51,552 /yr

Poverty 19.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

91.9 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Tennessee average

How does Jackson compare to other US cities?

Here's how Jackson stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 22% higher than other cities
Home value 41% pricier than other cities
Median rent 41% pricier than other cities
Safety 7% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Tennessee alone, Jackson ranks #163 of 174 Tennessee cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Jackson's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Tennessee, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

22ndIncome percentile
7thSafety percentile

22nd percentile nationally for median household income · 7th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Jackson's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Jackson's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 29 Avg. percentile National median
Jackson's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Jackson's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$195,000 Among the most affordable more affordable than 59% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Jackson $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Jackson, TN Jackson, TN's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Jackson, TN-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Jackson, TN median $51,552/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Jackson, TN's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Jackson, TN. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 26.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 19.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 55.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
68,098
Median Income
$51,552
Median Home Value
$195,000
Median Age
35.3
Poverty Rate
19.6%
Labor force participation
55.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
4110.6
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
950.4
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
3160.2
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
59.3°F
Annual Precipitation
55.2"
Annual Snowfall
4.4"

Schools

Total Schools
24
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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67,500 residents68,000 residents68,500 residents69,000 residents69,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 68,191 residents 69,339 residents ▲ +1.7%
Jackson's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Stable
Total Permits (2024)
159
housing units authorized
Single-Family
159
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
2.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 156
2020 162
2021 191
2022 161
2023 152
2024 159

Permit volume increased 2% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
16.0 minutes
Drive Alone
70.2%
Carpool
12.0%
Public Transit
0.8%
Walk
2.7%
Work from Home
9.3%
Other
5.0%

Based on 29,278 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Tennessee - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$58
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$40
avg/month
Total Utilities
$218
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Tennessee state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Tennessee state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Jackson sits in

Cost of Living Index
91.9
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,260/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
92.1 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Tennessee

Johnson City
71,455 people
Hendersonville
62,390 people
Bartlett
56,998 people
Kingsport
55,807 people
Smyrna
55,066 people
Spring Hill
53,585 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Jackson's 68,098 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Union City, CA
68,141 people
Eagan, MN
68,158 people
South Hill, WA
68,161 people
Shawnee, KS
68,175 people
Weston, FL
67,952 people
Albany, GA
67,939 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Jackson's $51,552 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Carrollton, GA
$51,553 median income
Metropolis, IL
$51,548 median income
Woolrich, PA
$51,556 median income
Huron, SD
$51,556 median income
New Holland, OH
$51,544 median income
Nixburg, AL
$51,563 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Jackson, TN Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Jackson, TN - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 46.1% 44.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4.7% White 46.1% Black or African American 44.5% Asian 1.4% American Indian 0.3% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 3.1% Two or more races 4.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Jackson compares to nearby Tennessee cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Jackson (this city) 68,098 $51,552
Johnson City 71,455 $55,429
Hendersonville 62,390 $91,503
Bartlett 56,998 $100,660
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TN FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Jackson, TN?

What is the population of Jackson, TN? +

Jackson, TN counts 68,098 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Jackson, TN? +

In Jackson, the typical household earns $51,552 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Jackson? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Jackson; the closest available measure is the Tennessee state average, a cost of living index of 91.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Tennessee vary by metro area.

Is Jackson, TN safe? +

Jackson has a total crime rate of 4110.6 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Jackson, TN? +

A typical home in Jackson is worth $195,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Jackson? +

The average annual temperature in Jackson runs 59.3°F, 55.2 inches of precipitation, and 4.4 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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