Demographics & People — Jackson, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 15,532 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~16,000 |
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| Median Age | 37.1 |
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| Total Households | 5,915 |
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| Family Households | 4,216 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1405 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,995 |
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| Black or African American | 282 |
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| Asian | 97 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 746 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 5,265 |
| German | 4,410 |
| English | 1,999 |
| Other groups | 1,940 |
| American | 1,793 |
| Irish | 1,659 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 410 |
| European | 383 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 336 |
| Scotch-Irish | 288 |
Language
| English Only | 14,107 |
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| Spanish | 297 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,603 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 759 |
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| Population 18+ | 11,233 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Jackson, Missouri.
