Population 719 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Jackson
Household size in West Jackson
| Period | West Jackson | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.14 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.66 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in West Jackson are small: just 2.14 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.80, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 West Jackson
| Period | West Jackson | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.1 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.8 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.0 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +13.2 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
West Jackson skews older: half of its residents are older than 53.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 West Jackson
| Period | West Jackson | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in ten households in West Jackson (9.4%), 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 West Jackson
Renters in West Jackson
| Period | West Jackson | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
West Jackson is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over half of owners (52.2%) have paid off their mortgages, 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 West Jackson
| Period | West Jackson | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in West Jackson is close to the national rate: 8.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%.
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 West Jackson
| Period | West Jackson | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in West Jackson is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
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 West Jackson
| Period | West Jackson | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $754 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $694 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $766 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,109 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$355 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in West Jackson costs $1,109 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 26.3% 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 West Jackson
Bachelor's degrees in West Jackson
| Period | West Jackson | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in West Jackson: 13.5% 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 West Jackson
| Period | West Jackson | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.2% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.2% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.9% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.0% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in West Jackson: 95.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 West Jackson
| Period | West Jackson | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.2% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in West Jackson has been strong: just 0.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Jackson | 2.14 | 53.0 | 9.4% | 16.6% | 8.5% | 1971 | $1,109 | 13.5% | 95.0% | 0.2% |
| Essex | 2.28 | 49.1 | 9.5% | 17.8% | 11.1% | 1958 | $876 | 8.3% | 94.8% | 1.8% |
| Summersville | 2.40 | 44.5 | 12.8% | 23.0% | 5.7% | 1988 | $1,373 | 20.3% | 92.9% | 0.6% |
| La Rue | 2.41 | 47.1 | 7.3% | 16.1% | 7.4% | 1953 | $686 | 10.8% | 90.7% | 4.6% |
| Richwood | 2.61 | 40.1 | 15.3% | 22.7% | 7.9% | 1960 | $873 | 11.8% | 95.6% | 4.3% |
| Mount Victory | 3.02 | 32.7 | 5.5% | 16.9% | 9.0% | 1969 | $867 | 13.9% | 87.4% | 3.7% |
| Claiborne | 2.90 | 48.2 | 10.4% | 11.3% | 7.1% | 1962 | $871 | 18.8% | 96.2% | 5.0% |
| New Bloomington | 2.55 | 40.4 | 10.8% | 15.1% | 5.8% | 1970 | $909 | 13.5% | 89.1% | 5.8% |
| West Mansfield | 2.40 | 44.5 | 9.6% | 15.0% | 5.0% | 1965 | $1,143 | 18.5% | 93.9% | 1.6% |
| Ridgeway | 2.29 | 48.1 | 4.3% | 13.0% | 6.3% | 1965 | $1,163 | 28.4% | 96.8% | 1.9% |
| Broadway | 2.51 | 49.7 | 2.7% | 6.0% | 5.2% | 1986 | $1,116 | 23.2% | 93.4% | 3.8% |
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 West 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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