Population 10,664 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Jackson
Household size in Jackson
| Period | Jackson | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Jackson run small, averaging 2.41 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The Milwaukee area as a whole looks much the same. Household size has dropped from 2.54 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.5 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.3 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.0 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.9 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.0, Jackson is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.1, as it has nationally.
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 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Jackson: 8.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 2.8 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
Renters in Jackson
| Period | Jackson | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.7% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Jackson is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (34.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 8.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.3% of homes in Jackson are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 4.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people, only five have 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
| Period | Jackson | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Jackson has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1996, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have newer homes.
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 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $724 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $762 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $996 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,240 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$517 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Jackson costs $1,240 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $517 a month from 2006–10, a 71% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 30.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the northwest.
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 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.6% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.5% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.5% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.2% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Jackson as nationally: 38.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northeast.
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 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.2% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.7% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.6% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Jackson: 97.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 7.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Jackson has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Wisconsin cities.
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 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Jackson has been strong: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.7 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 | 2.41 | 46.0 | 8.1% | 24.7% | 2.3% | 1996 | $1,240 | 38.2% | 97.6% | 1.6% |
| Kirchhayn | 2.82 | 52.6 | 3.4% | 5.3% | 3.3% | 1975 | $1,130 | 34.9% | 99.3% | 0.8% |
| Cedar Creek | 2.35 | 50.8 | 4.0% | 17.5% | 10.8% | 1987 | $1,476 | 42.9% | 97.1% | 7.1% |
| Richfield | 2.61 | 44.9 | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 1987 | $1,177 | 47.2% | 98.8% | 2.0% |
| Slinger | 2.44 | 44.2 | 11.3% | 18.9% | 4.6% | 1989 | $1,136 | 36.7% | 97.2% | 4.6% |
| West Bend | 2.34 | 44.3 | 9.1% | 28.2% | 6.3% | 1977 | $1,230 | 30.9% | 95.4% | 2.8% |
| Hubertus | 2.53 | 52.7 | 5.0% | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1989 | $1,357 | 46.6% | 96.8% | 1.2% |
| Diefenbach Corners | 2.76 | 41.4 | 7.4% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1997 | $1,075 | 41.0% | 96.9% | 2.8% |
| Germantown | 2.45 | 46.2 | 5.7% | 23.0% | 2.7% | 1987 | $1,555 | 48.0% | 95.9% | 2.1% |
| Cedarburg | 2.47 | 46.0 | 5.3% | 27.5% | 5.3% | 1975 | $1,289 | 55.4% | 98.6% | 3.0% |
| Horns Corners | 2.82 | 47.8 | 3.6% | 12.5% | 2.7% | 1983 | $1,400 | 55.1% | 99.0% | 3.0% |
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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