The population of Jackson, TN was estimated to be 69,000 in 2022. The median age of the Jackson population is 35.5.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Jackson, TN is about 15% lower than the national average. The median household income in Jackson is $42,549.
Jackson, TN Education
High School Graduate: 38%
Some College: 25%
Associates Degree: 7%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 31%
Workforce Participation Rates by Education
Less than High School: 52%
High School Graduate: 67%
Some College: 71%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 85%
Unemployment Rate by Education
Less than High School: 7%
High School Graduate: 10%
Some College: 10%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 4%
Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Jackson, TN. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.
County: Madison
Jackson Job Market
Jackson is a growing city in western Tennessee with a population of 68,000. Its economy is remarkably diverse, having gone from an agricultural town to a transportation hub and now to a major manufacturing area. Top industries in Jackson include Government, Manufacturing, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Jackson is diverse and growing. People like working in Jackson because of the college town feel provided by the many colleges and universities in the area. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are lower in Jackson than in the rest of the US.
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