Jackson, KY Demographics
A map of Jackson's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,151 | 96.2% |
Multiracial | 39 | 1.7% |
Asian | 20 | 0.9% |
Hispanic | 13 | 0.6% |
Black | 9 | 0.4% |
Native American/Other | 5 | 0.2% |
Jackson, Kentucky had a population of 2,237 in 2020. It was 96.2% White, 0.4% Black, 0.9% Asian, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 1.7% 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 555 places in Kentucky, Jackson is the 155th 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
2,151 residents of Jackson identify as White, or 96.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Jackson larger than the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Jackson is ranked #51 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Jackson is more White than neighboring Buckhorn (88.8% White), Booneville (92.9% White), and Beattyville (85.9% White). Jackson is less White than neighboring Hazel Green (98.8% White), and Campton (97.5% White).
Jackson's Black Population
9 residents of Jackson identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Jackson slightly less than the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Jackson is ranked #416 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Jackson is more Black than neighboring Hazel Green (0% Black), and Campton (0.3% Black). Jackson is less Black than neighboring Buckhorn (1.1% Black), Booneville (0.6% Black), and Beattyville (11.9% Black).
Jackson's Asian Population
20 residents of Jackson identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Jackson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Jackson is ranked #149 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Jackson is more Asian than neighboring Buckhorn (0% Asian), Hazel Green (0% Asian), Campton (0% Asian), Booneville (0% Asian), and Beattyville (0% Asian).
Jackson's Hispanic Population
13 residents of Jackson identify as Hispanic, or 0.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Jackson roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Jackson is ranked #485 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Jackson is more Hispanic than neighboring Hazel Green (0% Hispanic). Jackson is less Hispanic than neighboring Buckhorn (4.5% Hispanic), Booneville (4.2% Hispanic), and Beattyville (0.9% Hispanic).
Jackson's Native American/Other Population
5 residents of Jackson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Jackson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Jackson is ranked #364 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Jackson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Beattyville (0.1% Native American/Other). Jackson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Buckhorn (2.2% Native American/Other), Hazel Green (0.6% Native American/Other), Campton (0.3% Native American/Other), and Booneville (0.6% Native American/Other).
Jackson's Multiracial Population
39 residents of Jackson identify as Multiracial, or 1.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Jackson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Jackson is ranked #489 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Jackson is more Multiracial than neighboring Hazel Green (0.6% Multiracial), Campton (1.3% Multiracial), and Beattyville (1.1% Multiracial). Jackson is less Multiracial than neighboring Buckhorn (3.4% Multiracial), and Booneville (1.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.