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
| White | 64.9% |
| Black or African American | 26.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| 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.
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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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.