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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Historic places in Jackson
Jackson has 19 places 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
★ = National Historic Landmark. Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places.
Historic newspapers of Jackson
Whig and Tribune · 1870-1877The Jackson Headlight · 1900-19??
Source: Library of Congress, Chronicling America (public domain).
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