Jackson, MO Demographics
A map of Jackson's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 13,828 | 89.3% |
Multiracial | 742 | 4.8% |
Black | 398 | 2.6% |
Hispanic | 298 | 1.9% |
Asian | 153 | 1.0% |
Native American/Other | 62 | 0.4% |
Jackson, Missouri had a population of 15,481 in 2020. It was 89.3% White, 2.6% Black, 1.0% Asian, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 4.8% 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 1,082 places in Missouri, Jackson is the 59th 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
13,828 residents of Jackson identify as White, or 89.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Jackson larger than the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Jackson is ranked #578 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Jackson is more White than neighboring Cape Girardeau (73.8% White). Jackson is less White than neighboring Gordonville (92.8% White), Dutchtown (92% White), Pocahontas (94.8% White), and Oak Ridge (93.2% White).
Jackson's Black Population
398 residents of Jackson identify as Black, or 2.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Jackson slightly less than the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Jackson is ranked #237 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Jackson is more Black than neighboring Gordonville (0.3% Black), Dutchtown (0% Black), Pocahontas (2.1% Black), and Oak Ridge (0% Black). Jackson is less Black than neighboring Cape Girardeau (14.4% Black).
Jackson's Asian Population
153 residents of Jackson identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Jackson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Jackson is ranked #186 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Jackson is more Asian than neighboring Gordonville (0.5% Asian), Dutchtown (0% Asian), and Oak Ridge (0.8% Asian). Jackson is less Asian than neighboring Cape Girardeau (2.6% Asian).
Jackson's Hispanic Population
298 residents of Jackson identify as Hispanic, or 1.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Jackson roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Jackson is ranked #647 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Jackson is more Hispanic than neighboring Gordonville (1.1% Hispanic), Dutchtown (1.2% Hispanic), Pocahontas (0% Hispanic), and Oak Ridge (0.8% Hispanic). Jackson is less Hispanic than neighboring Cape Girardeau (3.7% Hispanic).
Jackson's Native American/Other Population
62 residents of Jackson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Jackson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Jackson is ranked #647 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Jackson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pocahontas (0% Native American/Other). Jackson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gordonville (1.8% Native American/Other), Cape Girardeau (0.5% Native American/Other), Dutchtown (2.5% Native American/Other), and Oak Ridge (1.7% Native American/Other).
Jackson's Multiracial Population
742 residents of Jackson identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Jackson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Jackson is ranked #511 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Jackson is more Multiracial than neighboring Gordonville (3.5% Multiracial), Dutchtown (4.3% Multiracial), Pocahontas (2.1% Multiracial), and Oak Ridge (3.4% Multiracial). Jackson is less Multiracial than neighboring Cape Girardeau (5.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.