Jackson, CA Demographics

A map of Jackson's Population by Race

Jackson, California has an estimated population of 5,048, a less than 1% change from the 5,019 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.3% White, 18.8% Hispanic, 7.5% Multiracial, 4.0% Asian, 1.5% Black, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Jackson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Jackson has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Jackson, that probability was 44.0% in 2020 and 50.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Jackson is ranked the 660th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. 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 was ranked the 659th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Jackson's White Population

3,395 residents of Jackson, or 67.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Jackson is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Jackson ranks 488th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jackson's White population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. White residents' share of Jackson's population has decreased from 72.8% to 67.3%.

Jackson is more White than neighboring Martell (48.9% White), and Mokelumne Hill (63.5% White). Jackson is less White than neighboring Sutter Creek (82.3% White), Amador City (88.5% White), and Drytown (68% White).

Jackson's Black Population

74 residents of Jackson, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Jackson is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Jackson ranks 816th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jackson's Black population has grown by an estimated 76.2%. Black residents' share of Jackson's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.5%.

Jackson is more Black than neighboring Martell (0% Black), Sutter Creek (0% Black), Amador City (0% Black), and Drytown (0% Black). Jackson is less Black than neighboring Mokelumne Hill (15.8% Black).

Jackson's Asian Population

203 residents of Jackson, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Jackson is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Jackson ranks 819th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jackson's Asian population has grown by an estimated 93.3%. Asian residents' share of Jackson's population has increased from 2.1% to 4.0%.

Jackson is more Asian than neighboring Sutter Creek (0.3% Asian), Mokelumne Hill (0% Asian), Amador City (1.1% Asian), and Drytown (0% Asian). Jackson is less Asian than neighboring Martell (11.7% Asian).

Jackson's Hispanic Population

948 residents of Jackson, or 18.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Jackson is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Jackson ranks 994th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jackson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Jackson's population has increased from 16.3% to 18.8%.

Jackson is more Hispanic than neighboring Sutter Creek (8% Hispanic), Amador City (6.3% Hispanic), and Drytown (6.1% Hispanic). Jackson is less Hispanic than neighboring Martell (33.9% Hispanic), and Mokelumne Hill (20.7% Hispanic).

Jackson's Native American/Other Population

49 residents of Jackson, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Jackson is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Jackson ranks 295th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jackson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 61.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Jackson's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.0%.

Jackson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Martell (0% Native American/Other), Sutter Creek (0% Native American/Other), Mokelumne Hill (0% Native American/Other), Amador City (0% Native American/Other), and Drytown (0% Native American/Other).

Jackson's Multiracial Population

379 residents of Jackson, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Jackson is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Jackson ranks 607th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jackson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 38.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Jackson's population has increased from 5.5% to 7.5%.

Jackson is more Multiracial than neighboring Martell (5.6% Multiracial), Mokelumne Hill (0% Multiracial), and Amador City (4% Multiracial). Jackson is less Multiracial than neighboring Sutter Creek (9.4% Multiracial), and Drytown (25.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.