Jackson, AL Demographics

A map of Jackson's Population by Race

Jackson, Alabama had a population of 4,748 in 2020. It was 50.1% White, 45.4% Black, 0.8% Asian, 1.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Jackson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Jackson is the 128th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Jackson's White Population

2,379 residents of Jackson identify as White, or 50.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Jackson less than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Jackson is ranked #469 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Jackson is more White than neighboring Carlton (47.8% White). Jackson is less White than neighboring Leroy (75.5% White), Rockville (87.2% White), St. Stephens (67.2% White), and Grove Hill (51.6% White).

Jackson's Black Population

2,154 residents of Jackson identify as Black, or 45.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Jackson larger than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Jackson is ranked #109 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Jackson is more Black than neighboring Leroy (20.9% Black), Rockville (10.6% Black), St. Stephens (30.4% Black), Carlton (34.8% Black), and Grove Hill (43.5% Black).

Jackson's Asian Population

36 residents of Jackson identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Jackson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Jackson is ranked #121 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Jackson is more Asian than neighboring Leroy (0.3% Asian), Rockville (0% Asian), St. Stephens (0.2% Asian), and Grove Hill (0.7% Asian). Jackson is less Asian than neighboring Carlton (4.3% Asian).

Jackson's Hispanic Population

46 residents of Jackson identify as Hispanic, or 1.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Jackson roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Jackson is ranked #480 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Jackson is more Hispanic than neighboring Leroy (0.4% Hispanic), Rockville (0% Hispanic), and St. Stephens (0.2% Hispanic). Jackson is less Hispanic than neighboring Carlton (2.2% Hispanic), and Grove Hill (1.2% Hispanic).

Jackson's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of Jackson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Jackson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Jackson is ranked #220 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Jackson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Leroy (0.1% Native American/Other), and Carlton (0% Native American/Other). Jackson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rockville (2.1% Native American/Other), and Grove Hill (1% Native American/Other).

Jackson's Multiracial Population

100 residents of Jackson identify as Multiracial, or 2.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Jackson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Jackson is ranked #485 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Jackson is more Multiracial than neighboring Rockville (0% Multiracial), St. Stephens (1.2% Multiracial), and Grove Hill (2% Multiracial). Jackson is less Multiracial than neighboring Leroy (2.9% Multiracial), and Carlton (10.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.