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Jackson, TN

Founded 1821Madison CountyElev. 125 m
Population
68,098
Median home
$195,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
25
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Jackson

Jackson is home to roughly 68,098 residents. Jackson was founded in 1821 and sits in Madison County. The median age is 35.3 and the median household income is $51,552. Homes carry a median value of $195,000, and about 52% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (45.6%). Around 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
68,098
Median age
35.3
Median household income
$51,552
Per-capita income
$29,887
Poverty rate
22.7%
High-school grad or higher
89.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
Unemployment
8.6%
Avg. commute
17.6 min
Work from home
9.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White45.6%
Hispanic or Latino4.7%
Black44.4%
Asian1.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.6%
Sales & office20.3%
Production, transportation & material moving20.2%
Service20.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$195,000
Median gross rent
$1,094/mo
Owner-occupied
52.2%
Median year built
1983
Households
27,082
Avg. household size
2.37

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Jackson has 25 public schools — 11 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 7 schools
Reading18%
Math18%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Jackson Central Merry High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Jackson Central-Merry Early College HighHighGrades 9–12
Liberty Technology Magnet High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Madison Academic Magnet High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
North Side High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
South Side High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Jackson Career Technology Magnet ElementaryMiddleGrades 4–8
Jackson Central Merry Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
North Parkway Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Northeast Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
West-Bemis Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Alexander Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Andrew Jackson Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Arlington Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime187% above national
Jackson1,109
Tennessee646
United States386
↑ 14% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime75% above national
Jackson3,410
Tennessee2,403
United States1,952
↓ 9% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Jackson Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Jackson.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Madison County
Cold waveRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Jackson is in Madison County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Jackson was founded in 1821 and sits in Madison County. Elevation ~125 m.

Population trend
68K65K68,09820102024
Map of Jackson
Jackson, TN
Where Jackson is
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Historic places

19 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Ross-Sewell HouseSt. Luke Episcopal ChurchJackson Free LibraryFarrar, Capt. H. P., HouseDeberry-Hurt HouseLane College Historic District (Boundary Increase)Illinois Central Railroad Division OfficeNashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Passenger Depot--Jackson
Notable people from Jackson
Steve FossettThomas HarrisChristopher JonesWink MartindaleRandall WallaceSonny Boy Williamson IVan JonesLuther IngramCampy RussellValerie June
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Nearby cities
Dyersburg (41 mi)Arlington (54 mi)Lakeland (57 mi)Bartlett (63 mi)Collierville (64 mi)Germantown (66 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Jackson, TN (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Jackson, Tennessee.

Edward Earl Johnson, 60
Jackson · Madison County · 38301
AKA Edward Earl Johnson, Edward Earl Johnson
Kenneth Bernard Scott, 53
Jackson · Madison County · 38305
AKA Kenneth Bernard Scott, Kenneth Benard Scott
Paul D Allen, 27
Jackson · Madison County · 38305
AKA Daniel P Aiien
Andrew Blake Moorehead, 48
Jackson · Madison County · 38305
AKA Andrew Moorehead, Andrew B Moorehead
Charles Allen Walker, 74
Jackson · Madison County · 38301
Timothy Charles Miller, 50
Jackson · Madison County · 38301
AKA Tim Miller, Charles Timothy Miller
Joseph Kenneth Thomas, 65
Jackson · Madison County · 38301
AKA Kenny Thomas, Joseph Thomas
Steven Padgett King, 71
Jackson · Madison County · 38305
Steven Mario Robinson, 38
Jackson · Madison County · 38305
Steven Eric Williams, 53
Jackson · Madison County · 38301
AKA Steven Eric Cumming, Bimp Cumming
Jason Allen Robertson, 46
Jackson · Madison County · 38301
Darrin Edward Ryan, 60
Jackson · Madison County · 38301
AKA Darren Edward Black, Jason Edward Brown
Jason Montrell Johnson, 48
Jackson · Madison County · 38301
Brian Tyler Martin, 40
Jackson · Madison County · 38305
Kevin Bobby Campbell, 57
Jackson · Madison County · 38301
AKA Keven Campbell, Kevin D Campbell
Kevin Smith, 56
Jackson · Madison County · 38305
AKA Kevin Nmn Smith

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Jackson — frequently asked

What is the population of Jackson, Tennessee?
Jackson has a population of about 68,098, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Jackson?
The median home value in Jackson is $195,000, and the median gross rent is $1,094/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Jackson safe? What is the crime rate?
Jackson Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,109 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Jackson face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Madison County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, earthquake, ice storm.
How many schools are in Jackson?
Jackson has 25 public schools (11 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Jackson?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Jackson. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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