Jackson, Auglaize County, Ohio Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Jackson, Ohio, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Jackson, Ohio. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Jackson, Ohio. The estimated population of Jackson, Ohio is 3,968 people, with a median age of 37.7.

We can look at the total population in Jackson over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,968
+8.47%
+7.65%
2020
3,658
-0.73% -
2019
3,685
-0.16% -
2018
3,691
+0.14%
-
2017
3,686
- -

Population of Jackson, Ohio by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
99.5%
97.9%
+1.63%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.4%
0.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
0.2%
0.2%
0.00%
Asian
0%
1.1%
-100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0.2%
-100.00%
Other
0%
0.2%
-100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Jackson, Ohio by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.7 -3.08% 39 -0.76% 37 -2.37%
2020 38.9 -0.26% 39.3 +0.51% 37.9 -2.32%
2019 39 -1.02% 39.1 -2.25% 38.8 +2.11%
2018 39.4 +0.51% 40 -0.5% 38 -0.78%
2017 39.2 - 40.2 - 38.3 -

The median age of Jackson, Ohio gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 238 -0.65% 261 +30.68% 231 336
10 to 19 232 +58.95% 312 +5.58% 380 325
20 to 29 242 -13.88% 225 -26.21% 208 166
30 to 39 177 +16.37% 194 +18.74% 203 226
40 to 49 221 +15.98% 214 -0.87% 252 211
50 to 59 265 +9.87% 241 +3.74% 285 248
60 to 69 191 +7.09% 195 -29.86% 197 142
70+ 218 +9.66% 260 +21.66% 238 320

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Jackson, Ohio is $101,518.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Jackson.

  • Under 25
    $70,125.00
  • 25 to 44
    $125,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $136,016.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,268.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Jackson, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Jackson, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Jackson, Ohio is currently $120,947.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

8.76% of households in Jackson are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Jackson against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    4.67%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.00%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.08%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.64%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.41%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    17.44%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.76%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Jackson is $43,194.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Jackson by the total population of Jackson.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Jackson, Ohio, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Jackson to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    18.20%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.73%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.31%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.88%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.88%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Jackson that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Jackson over the age of 16 is 2,980.

Of those people, a total of 68.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Jackson is 67.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 284 62.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 173 91.30% 3.20%
25 to 29 years 201 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 175 92.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 525 96.60% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 436 92.20% 1.00%
55 to 59 years 289 86.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 181 66.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 293 16.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 423 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Jackson. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,971 68.20% 0.40%
Black or African American 3 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 6 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 6 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,971 68.20% 0.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Jackson as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Jackson is 2,016, with median earnings of $60,074.00.

Women in Jackson, Ohio earning approximately 68.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,016 $60,074.00
Male 1,136 $71,875.00
Female 880 $49,259.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 332 $89,889.00
Business and Financial 150 $69,231.00
Computer and Mathematical 70 $65,625.00
Architecture and Engineering 77 $70,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 40 $81,667.00
Community and Social Service 11 $43,438.00
Legal 20 $104,583.00
Educational and Library 110 $55,357.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 29 $46,908.00
Healthcare Practitioners 132 $34,500.00
Healthcare Support 43 $23,942.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $2,499.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 52 $4,063.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 80 $4,628.00
Personal Care and Service 39 $18,681.00
Sales 174 $76,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 212 $57,763.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 40 $44,167.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 69 $74,659.00
Production 211 $60,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 29 $27,292.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 225 $102,305.00 107 $87,652.00
Business and Financial 84 $64,231.00 66 $73,571.00
Computer and Mathematical 57 $64,732.00 13 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 42 $84,318.00 35 $49,063.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 21 $109,250.00 19 $80,208.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 11 $43,438.00
Legal 6 $0.00 14 $0.00
Educational and Library 13 $66,250.00 97 $53,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00 24 $46,579.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 132 $34,500.00
Healthcare Support 13 $0.00 30 $25,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 36 $4,531.00 16 $3,125.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 65 $4,229.00 15 $17,917.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 39 $18,681.00
Sales 109 $80,893.00 65 $66,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 105 $78,242.00 107 $31,563.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 40 $44,167.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 69 $74,659.00 0 $0.00
Production 156 $60,250.00 55 $65,313.00
Transportation and Material Moving 29 $27,292.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,393 households in Jackson, with an average household size of 2.78 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,041 families in Jackson with an average family size of 3.28 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 941 29 71 352
Average Household Size 3.35 3.76 3.15 1.11
Total Families 941 29 71 0
Average Household Size 3.33 3.07 2.77 0

Poverty

Of the 1,041 families in Jackson, 0.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Jackson:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,466 housing units in Jackson, Ohio.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,393 95.02%
Vacant 73 4.98%

11.12% of the total 1,466 housing units in Jackson are rental units. This is approximately 163 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,193 are occupied by the owner - or 81.38% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Jackson is $727.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Jackson that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    37
  • Less than $500
    37
  • $500 to $999
    107
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    19
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Jackson is $223,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Jackson that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    10
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    63
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    148
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    277
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    325
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    267
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    78
  • $1,000,000 or more
    25

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Jackson. The chart below shows the number of properties in Jackson that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    302
  • 1940 to 1949
    73
  • 1950 to 1959
    181
  • 1960 to 1969
    181
  • 1970 to 1979
    122
  • 1980 to 1989
    145
  • 1990 to 1999
    157
  • 2000 to 2009
    201
  • 2010 to 2013
    104
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Jackson that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    48
  • 1 vehicle available
    326
  • 2 vehicles available
    654
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    365

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Jackson get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Jackson that commute to work in a particular way.

17 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Jackson.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    278
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    552
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    186
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    96
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    286
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    139
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    97
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    21
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    42
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    80
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    23
  • 90 or more minutes
    39

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Jackson, Ohio in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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