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Jackson, MN


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Jackson, Minnesota

Jackson, Minnesota, in Jackson county, is 85 miles E of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 127 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 3,501.

The People and Families of Jackson

In Jackson, about 54% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Jackson live by themselves.

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 $42,553.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Jackson ($200). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Jackson Housing

About 71% of housing units in Jackson are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Jackson, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyJackson Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Jackson Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Jackson, MN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Well-Paid Single Men86
Age of the Population87
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Women76
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
Median Family Income64
People in Middle Class or Better64
People Above Poverty53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use87
Working at Home64
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents88
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Housing Recently Built44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime42
Low Property Crime45

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