Jackson, MO Demographics

A map of Jackson's Population by Race

Jackson, Missouri has an estimated population of 15,659, a slight increase from the 15,481 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.7% White, 4.0% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, 2.6% Black, 1.3% Asian, and 0.7% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri 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 19.9% in 2020 and 22.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Jackson is ranked the 57th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 59th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Jackson's White Population

13,728 residents of Jackson, or 87.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Jackson is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Jackson ranks 579th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jackson's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Jackson's population has decreased from 89.3% to 87.7%.

Jackson is more White than neighboring Cape Girardeau (75.2% White), and Pocahontas (80% White). Jackson is less White than neighboring Gordonville (94.5% White), Dutchtown (100% White), and Oak Ridge (99.7% White).

Jackson's Black Population

404 residents of Jackson, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Jackson is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Jackson ranks 241st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jackson's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. Black residents' share of Jackson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Jackson is more Black than neighboring Gordonville (0% Black), Dutchtown (0% Black), Pocahontas (0% Black), and Oak Ridge (0% Black). Jackson is less Black than neighboring Cape Girardeau (13.2% Black).

Jackson's Asian Population

198 residents of Jackson, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Jackson is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Jackson ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jackson's Asian population has grown by an estimated 29.4%. Asian residents' share of Jackson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Jackson is more Asian than neighboring Gordonville (0% Asian), Dutchtown (0% Asian), Pocahontas (0% Asian), and Oak Ridge (0% Asian). Jackson is less Asian than neighboring Cape Girardeau (2.6% Asian).

Jackson's Hispanic Population

629 residents of Jackson, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Jackson is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Jackson ranks 649th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jackson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 111.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Jackson's population has increased from 1.9% to 4.0%.

Jackson is more Hispanic than neighboring Gordonville (3% Hispanic), Cape Girardeau (3.7% Hispanic), Dutchtown (0% Hispanic), Pocahontas (0% Hispanic), and Oak Ridge (0% Hispanic).

Jackson's Native American/Other Population

112 residents of Jackson, or 0.7% 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 Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Jackson ranks 682nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jackson's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 80.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Jackson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Jackson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gordonville (0% Native American/Other), Dutchtown (0% Native American/Other), Pocahontas (0% Native American/Other), and Oak Ridge (0% Native American/Other). Jackson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cape Girardeau (0.8% Native American/Other).

Jackson's Multiracial Population

588 residents of Jackson, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Jackson is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Jackson ranks 518th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jackson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Jackson's population has decreased from 4.8% to 3.8%.

Jackson is more Multiracial than neighboring Gordonville (2.5% Multiracial), Dutchtown (0% Multiracial), and Oak Ridge (0.3% Multiracial). Jackson is less Multiracial than neighboring Cape Girardeau (4.4% Multiracial), and Pocahontas (20% 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.