Mount Jackson, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 590, Mount Jackson's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Mount Jackson is a small community located in Pennsylvania. The total population is 590. It ranks as the 1268th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mount Jackson is 45.3 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. With 28.5% of the population under 18, Mount Jackson has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mount Jackson is $58,472. This is 25% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.5%. This is 66% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 37% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $142,700. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Mount Jackson is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mount Jackson is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.2%. The Black or African American population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (14.2% vs 8.7%).

Education

32.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mount Jackson, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.