Jackson, Kentucky

Population Data for Jackson, KY:

Population – 12538
Male – 49.15 %
Female – 50.85 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 98.60 %
Hispanic – 0.56 %
African American – 0.44 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.10 %
Asian – 0.37 %

Geographic Data for Jackson, Kentucky:

Population Density – 35.24 per sq. mi
Elevation – 779 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Jackson:

In Elementary School – 1,495 (45.55 %)
In High School – 840 (25.59 %)
In College – 565 (17.22 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 486 (5.99 %)
Associate’s Degree – 289 (3.56 %)
Some College, No Degree – 1,032 (12.71 %)
High School Graduate – 2,477 (30.51 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 2,004 (24.68 %)

Employment and Household Data for Jackson, KY:

Percentage of People Employed – 38.49 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 4.61 %
Unemployment Level – 10.69 %

Median Household Income – $19,385.00
Average Household Size – 2.52

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 34.03 %
2 Vehicles – 28.02 %
3 or more Vehicles – 12.66 %

Average Cost to Rent in Jackson - $305 per month