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Jackson, Louisiana, in East Feliciana county, is 28 miles N of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (center to center) and 91 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town has a population of 4,130.
In Jackson, about 22% of adults are married. Jackson is known for its large population of single adults.
Interestingly, the town is known for having more men than similar towns.
In 2000, Jackson had a median family income of $32,450. You could say that Jackson is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Jackson ($200). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 66% of housing units in Jackson are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the town benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Louisiana.
In Jackson, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Jackson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):
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| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Racial Diversity |  |  |
| Age of the Population |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Average Household Size |  | |
| Portion of People Married | |  |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Median Family Income | |  |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Jackson colleges • Jackson travel.
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