Population 6,961 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Jackson
Household size in Jackson
| Period | Jackson | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.16 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.29 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.20 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Jackson is a place of small households, averaging 2.20 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has crept up from 2.16 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 31 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Jackson
| Period | Jackson | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.8 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Jackson skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 49.6, mirroring the country. Only 31 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Jackson
| Period | Jackson | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Jackson: 6.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Jackson has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of California cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Jackson
Renters in Jackson
| Period | Jackson | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.4% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.2% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.9% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Jackson is about as common as it is nationally: 31.9% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in California overall (44.1%). Nearly six in ten owners (57.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.5 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Jackson
| Period | Jackson | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Jackson is close to the national rate: 9.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in California overall (7.3%). Vacancy is down 8.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Jackson
| Period | Jackson | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Jackson was built around 1979, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Jackson
| Period | Jackson | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,039 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $959 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,084 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,426 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$388 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Jackson costs $1,426 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $388 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Jackson
Bachelor's degrees in Jackson
| Period | Jackson | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Jackson: 22.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Jackson
| Period | Jackson | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.0% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.9% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.9% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Jackson is a bit above the national rate: 90.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Jackson
| Period | Jackson | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Jackson is close to the national rate: 6.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Jackson compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 2.20 | 51.8 | 6.6% | 31.9% | 9.1% | 1979 | $1,426 | 22.8% | 90.9% | 6.1% |
| Sutter Creek | 2.30 | 51.4 | 7.4% | 36.5% | 13.4% | 1977 | $1,563 | 25.7% | 96.8% | 6.5% |
| Amador City | 2.46 | 50.5 | 7.7% | 27.5% | 13.6% | 1990 | $1,583 | 27.5% | 94.6% | 6.8% |
| Sunnybrook | 2.10 | 46.4 | 13.3% | 42.0% | 13.6% | 1981 | $1,326 | 22.6% | 97.1% | 9.5% |
| Pine Grove | 2.34 | 50.6 | 6.6% | 14.8% | 21.4% | 1980 | $1,252 | 23.8% | 93.4% | 5.5% |
| Mokelumne Hill | 2.55 | 57.7 | 16.7% | 15.8% | 19.9% | 1994 | $1,306 | 18.6% | 91.0% | 0.9% |
| Paloma | 2.51 | 50.8 | 8.2% | 19.3% | 13.3% | 1988 | $1,283 | 21.8% | 94.2% | 5.0% |
| Drytown | 2.29 | 55.1 | 12.8% | 11.5% | 12.9% | 1987 | $1,577 | 27.2% | 88.5% | 5.3% |
| Buena Vista | 2.54 | 53.6 | 18.2% | 23.0% | 10.1% | 1990 | $1,729 | 27.2% | 96.9% | 17.3% |
| Fiddletown | 2.26 | 55.4 | 13.2% | 5.1% | 19.7% | 1984 | $1,549 | 30.4% | 92.6% | 1.6% |
| Plymouth | 2.54 | 48.9 | 11.4% | 10.3% | 11.9% | 1986 | $1,450 | 28.8% | 89.3% | 5.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Jackson. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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