Jackson city, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Jackson city is a small city located in Missouri. The total population is 15,532. It ranks as the 57th most populous out of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jackson city is 34.7 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jackson city is $80,435. This is 17% higher than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $227,600. Housing costs are 6% higher than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Jackson city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Jackson city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.8%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

35.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Jackson city, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. For official data, visit data.census.gov.