Population 490 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Jackson
Household size in Jackson
| Period | Jackson | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.79 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.73 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.73 people per household, Jackson sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Nebraska overall, where it has 2.51 people.
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 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.2 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.3 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.3 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Jackson are younger than 41.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in Nebraska overall, where the median age is 38.3. The median age has dropped from 43.6 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.9% of households in Jackson, well below the national share of 11.6%.
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 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Jackson is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 54.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.6% of homes in Jackson are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing.
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 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Housing in Jackson leans older: the median home dates to 1973, against 1980 nationally. The picture is much the same across Nebraska.
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 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $616 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $725 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $915 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,023 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$407 | +$429 | +$606 |
The median renter in Jackson pays $1,023 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 18.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Jackson: 19.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.1% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.8% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.5% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Jackson is close to the national rate: 88.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Nebraska as a whole (91.8%).
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 | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Jackson has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. The picture is much the same across Nebraska. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 | 2.73 | 41.3 | 5.9% | 15.9% | 5.6% | 1973 | $1,023 | 19.5% | 88.8% | 2.8% |
| Willis | 2.73 | 41.3 | 5.9% | 15.9% | 5.6% | 1973 | $1,023 | 19.5% | 88.8% | 2.8% |
| North Sioux City | 2.35 | 40.7 | 5.0% | 35.0% | 2.8% | 2000 | $1,155 | 46.4% | 97.5% | 3.9% |
| Hubbard | 2.70 | 40.8 | 8.4% | 17.7% | 7.1% | 1972 | $938 | 17.5% | 90.1% | 3.6% |
| Waterbury | 2.53 | 45.0 | 3.9% | 17.6% | 8.9% | 1957 | $744 | 20.6% | 88.9% | 2.2% |
| Jefferson | 2.17 | 40.6 | 8.9% | 23.4% | 1.1% | 1986 | $1,140 | 30.8% | 92.7% | 4.8% |
| Dakota City | 3.06 | 34.9 | 7.0% | 20.2% | 3.3% | 1978 | $885 | 10.4% | 79.9% | 4.5% |
| South Sioux City | 2.97 | 32.9 | 13.9% | 41.8% | 6.7% | 1969 | $1,105 | 14.8% | 76.6% | 4.8% |
| Homer | 2.64 | 39.1 | 15.1% | 24.2% | 11.0% | 1969 | $725 | 12.6% | 93.2% | 5.9% |
| Ponca | 2.33 | 42.2 | 7.8% | 24.0% | 12.2% | 1966 | $690 | 25.7% | 93.8% | 2.2% |
| Sioux City | 2.65 | 36.2 | 16.1% | 34.1% | 8.1% | 1959 | $1,071 | 22.6% | 85.9% | 4.2% |
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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