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Population Review

Census ACS · #252 MSA

Jackson Metro Area

The Jackson, Tn Metropolitan Statistical Area has 180,844 residents. The median household income is $58,740 and the median home value is $168,600.

180,844

Population

106

People / sq mi

$58,740

Median Income

$168,600

Median Home Value

The Jackson CBSA covers 1,711 sq mi of land at 105.7 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White64.9%
Black or African American26.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.0%

Economy & Income

$58,740

Median Household Income

$30,922

Per Capita Income

13.0%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Jackson metro's price level is 85.5 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 14.5% lower the US average. The local median income of $58,740 has the buying power of $68,684 in average-priced US metros.

85.5

Price Level (US = 100)

$68,684

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$58,740

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$168,600

Median Home Value

$956

Median Rent

65.4%

Homeownership

Education

89.0%

High School+

22.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.3%

Drive Alone

7.3%

Work From Home

22.4 min

Avg Commute

24.1%

Foreign Born

Jackson spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Jackson, Tn Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 180,844 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #252 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Jackson metro area is $58,740, with a per capita income of $30,922.

The Jackson, Tn CBSA spans the state of Tennessee.

Data for the Jackson, Tn CBSA (27180) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.