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Jackson, California, in Amador county, is 31 miles NE of Lodi, California (center to center) and 42 miles E of Sacramento, California. The city has a population of 3,989.
In Jackson, about 48% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Jackson live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.
There is an unusually large share of women in Jackson. The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Jackson had a median family income of $45,887. An unusual characteristic of Jackson is the share of people in it who work at home.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Jackson ($200). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 57% of housing units in Jackson are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.
In Jackson, 87% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in Jackson than in most places of its size.
Comparing Jackson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| College Educated Adults |  |  |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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