Jackson, MN

Census Place

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2023 Population

3,298

0.0909% 1-year decline

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic(DFL) Party

2023 Median Age

42.9

8.53% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

14%

6.43% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$57,328

12.5% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$118,900

2.38% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

1,663

3.98% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Jackson, MN had a population of 3.3k people with a median age of 42.9 and a median household income of $57,328. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Jackson, MN declined from 3,301 to 3,298, a −0.0909% decrease and its median household income declined from $65,531 to $57,328, a −12.5% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jackson, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (86%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.58%), Other (Hispanic) (2.58%), White (Hispanic) (2.24%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.94%).

None of the households in Jackson, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.7% of the residents in Jackson, MN are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Jackson, MN was $118,900, and the homeownership rate was 69.8%.

Most people in Jackson, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Jackson, MN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Jackson, MN is home to a population of 3.3k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.27% of Jackson, MN residents were born outside of the country (108 people).

In 2023, there were 15.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.84k people) in Jackson, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 184 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 85 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2023 Citizenship

98.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.7% of Jackson, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Jackson, MN was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jackson, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jackson, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.84k ± 116
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
184 ± 97.4
Other (Hispanic)
85 ± 87

5.06%

Hispanic Population

167 people

5.06% of the people in Jackson, MN are hispanic (167 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jackson, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Jackson, MN.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
53,321 ± 5,642 people
Somalia
38,263 ± 4,786 people
India
30,262 ± 4,259 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Jackson, MN was Mexico, the natal country of 53,321 Jackson, MN residents, followed by Somalia with 38,263 and India with 30,262.

Foreign-Born Population

3.27%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

108 people

4.36%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

144 people

As of 2023, 3.27% of Jackson, MN residents (108 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jackson, MN was 4.36%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jackson, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
97 ± 43
Gulf War (2001-)
54 ± 42
Gulf War (1990s)
26 ± 30

Jackson, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.8 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jackson, MN employs 1.66k people. The largest industries in Jackson, MN are Manufacturing (304 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (266 people), and Retail Trade (217 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($110,000), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($76,908), and Public Administration ($75,250).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,089. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.66k

2023 Value

± 218

−3.98%

1 Year decline

± 19.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jackson, MN declined at a rate of −3.98%, from 1.73k employees to 1.66k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jackson, MN, are Production Occupations (227 people), Sales & Related Occupations (138 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (134 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jackson, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.66k

2023 Value

± 218

−3.98%

1 Year decline

± 19.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jackson, MN declined at a rate of −3.98%, from 1.73k employees to 1.66k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jackson, MN, are Manufacturing (304 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (266 people), and Retail Trade (217 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jackson, MN, though some of these residents may live in Jackson, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,964

Median earning men ± $5,692

$40,017

Median earning women ± $6,235

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($110,000), Public Administration ($76,458), and Construction ($59,179).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($44,306), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,750), and Public Administration ($37,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.26%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.93M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.26% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (50.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.7%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (0.738%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, InfinityM% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while InfinityM% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.07M), Bachelors Degree (1.04M), and Some college (962k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jackson, MN was $118,900 in 2023, which is 0.392 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $121,800 to $118,900, a 2.38% decrease. The homeownership rate in Jackson, MN is 69.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Jackson, MN have an average commute time of 15.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jackson, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$118,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$17,034

$1,098

Median Property Taxes

±$182

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jackson, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jackson, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.8%

Homeownership

2023

68.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 69.8% of the housing units in Jackson, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jackson, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 4804

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Jackson, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,328

Median Household Income

± $13,277

1.57k

Number of Households

± 218

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.57k households in Jackson, MN declined from $57,328 from the previous year's value of $65,531.

The following chart displays the households in Jackson, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jackson, MN is from Jackson, MN.

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Jackson, MN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (77.5%)
Carpooled (9.35%)
Worked At Home (7.51%)

In 2023, 77.5% of workers in Jackson, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.35%) and those who worked at home (7.51%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

15.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jackson, MN have a shorter commute time (15.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.97% of the workforce in Jackson, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jackson, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jackson, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jackson, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jackson, MN (451 out of 3.22k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males < 5 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jackson, MN is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.4% of the population of Jackson, MN has health coverage, with 52.9% on employee plans, 15.1% on Medicaid, 15.3% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 1.11% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jackson County, MN see 9768 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (9846 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2498 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 999 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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9,768 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jackson County, MN

Primary care physicians in Jackson County, MN see an average of 9,768 patients per year. This represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (9,846 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Jackson County, MN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.64%

Uninsured

52.9%

Employer Coverage

15.1%

Medicaid

15.3%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

1.11%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jackson, MN declined by 13.3% from 5.35% to 4.64%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jackson, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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