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Jackson, California

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.

The People and Families of Jackson

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Jackson Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

Jackson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyJackson Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Jackson Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Jackson Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Jackson, CA

Comparing Jackson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men75
Racial Diversity71
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
Median Family Income75
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals95
People Living Alone910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Affordability of Rents27

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11

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