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Jackson, GA


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Jackson, Georgia

Jackson, Georgia, in Butts county, is 36 miles NW of Macon, Georgia (center to center) and 39 miles SE of Atlanta, Georgia. The city has a population of 3,934.

The People and Families of Jackson

In Jackson, about 40% of adults are married. Jackson is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jackson had a median family income of $34,773.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Jackson ($3,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Jackson Housing

About 50% of housing units in Jackson are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Jackson, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 11%Jackson Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Jackson Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Jackson, GA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity95
Senior Citizens78
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Well-Paid Single Women67
Age of the Population58
Well-Paid Single Men35
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use54
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone78
Housing Recently Built74
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Affordability of Rents54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime58

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