Population 11,815 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Jackson Park
Household size in Jackson Park
| Period | Jackson Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.16 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.23 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.22 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Jackson Park is a place of small households, averaging 2.37 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 2.16 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
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 Park
| Period | Jackson Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.7 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.0 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.3 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −5.5 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.3, Jackson Park is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 40.8, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the northwest.
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 Park
| Period | Jackson Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Jackson Park: 16.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 5.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Park
Renters in Jackson Park
| Period | Jackson Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.9% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.1% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.2% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.3% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Jackson Park than nationally: 45.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among owners, 40.0% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the east. The renter share has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Park
| Period | Jackson Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Jackson Park: just 3.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.0 points, as it has nationally. Only one other Milwaukee neighborhood has a lower vacancy rate.
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 Park
| Period | Jackson Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Jackson Park is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1954, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the center.
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 Park
| Period | Jackson Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $691 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $750 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $829 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,018 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$326 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Jackson Park costs $1,018 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $326 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.9% 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 northwest; the highest are in the east.
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 Park
Bachelor's degrees in Jackson Park
| Period | Jackson Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.9% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.1% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Jackson Park than nationally: 29.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.3 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southeast.
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 Park
| Period | Jackson Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.7% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.1% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.4% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.0% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Jackson Park never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 Park
| Period | Jackson Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Jackson Park than nationally: unemployment was 4.2%, against 5.4%. That is in line with the rest of the Milwaukee area. 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 Park compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Park | 2.37 | 35.3 | 16.7% | 45.3% | 3.2% | 1954 | $1,018 | 29.1% | 85.0% | 4.2% |
| Layton Park | 3.43 | 31.7 | 25.3% | 41.6% | 7.0% | 1938 | $1,087 | 9.0% | 61.7% | 2.3% |
| Fairview | 2.54 | 39.8 | 10.6% | 17.6% | 4.1% | 1955 | $1,127 | 19.0% | 90.6% | 2.5% |
| Honey Creek Manor | 2.33 | 39.7 | 7.6% | 25.5% | 3.7% | 1957 | $984 | 33.0% | 93.1% | 3.4% |
| Burnham Park | 3.08 | 32.6 | 15.8% | 48.5% | 9.8% | 1939 | $1,023 | 11.3% | 66.8% | 2.8% |
| Southpoint | 2.44 | 32.6 | 23.4% | 48.7% | 5.4% | 1957 | $996 | 17.4% | 86.0% | 6.0% |
| Forest Home Hills | 3.32 | 30.7 | 25.9% | 70.3% | 11.4% | 1938 | $1,060 | 7.1% | 56.5% | 6.2% |
| Silver City | 3.24 | 33.5 | 23.1% | 55.8% | 6.6% | 1942 | $1,039 | 6.7% | 66.5% | 4.9% |
| Muskego Way | 3.37 | 32.0 | 26.3% | 75.6% | 10.8% | 1944 | $923 | 8.2% | 58.0% | 6.8% |
| Morgandale | 2.74 | 35.1 | 18.7% | 34.6% | 6.8% | 1945 | $996 | 17.6% | 68.3% | 3.4% |
| Polonia | 3.31 | 28.5 | 18.4% | 47.1% | 12.6% | 1940 | $986 | 10.9% | 58.8% | 3.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: West Ward, Easton, PA · Silver Lakes, Pembroke Pines, FL · Sterling Park, Sterling, VA · Como, St. Paul, MN · Edison Historic District, Pomona, CA · Rancho West, San Bernardino, CA · Broadway Junction, Brooklyn, NY · Welleby, Sunrise, FL · Wakefield Park, Annandale, VA · Six Forks, Raleigh, NC
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 Park. 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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