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Population Review

Jackson, Missouri Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Jackson, Missouri is 15,532 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 57th-largest city in Missouri. The median household income is $80,435, the median home value is $227,600, and the median age is 34.7.

The population has grown 15.4% since 2010 (13,809 → 15,929).

15,532

Population

1445

People / sq mi

$80,435

Median Income

$227,600

Median Home Value

Jackson covers 10.7 sq mi of land at 1445 people per square mile.

About Jackson, MO

Jackson is a city in Missouri with a population of 15,532. It ranks #57 among cities in Missouri by population. The median age is 34.7, younger than the national median. The population is 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

The median household income in Jackson is $80,435, above the US median of $74,580. 5.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $227,600, with monthly rent averaging $955. The homeownership rate of 69.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Jackson reflects 35.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.8 minutes each way.

Jackson city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Jackson city had a population of 13,809 in 2010 and 15,929 in 2024, a 15.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,929 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.03%.

2024 · 16K20102024

15,929

Population (2024)

13,809

Population (2010)

15,929

Peak (2024)

1.03%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201013,809
201114,020
201214,169
201314,350
201414,602
201514,741
201614,877
201714,945
201814,969
201914,836
202015,453
202115,504
202215,723
202315,774
202415,929

Race & Ethnicity

White90.1%
Black or African American1.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$80,435

Median Household Income

$37,258

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$227,600

Median Home Value

$955

Median Rent

69.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.7%

High School+

35.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.2%

Drive Alone

79.0%

Public Transit

10.9%

Work From Home

20.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

22.9%

Foreign Born

96.6%

Non-English at Home

6.5%

Veterans

13.2%

With Disability

95.3%

Health Insurance

95.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management28.9%
Manufacturing11.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate8.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.5%
Information6.0%
Public Administration4.6%
Retail Trade4.4%
Construction4.0%
Agriculture & Mining1.6%
Transportation & Warehousing0.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jackson, Missouri has a population of 15,532 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 57th-largest city in Missouri.

The median household income in Jackson, Missouri is $80,435, with 5.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Jackson, Missouri is $227,600, with median monthly rent at $955 and a homeownership rate of 69.7%.

The median age in Jackson, Missouri is 34.7 years. The population is 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

The population has grown 15.4% since 2010 (13,809 → 15,929).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.