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Jackson, MO


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Jackson, Missouri

Jackson, Missouri, in Cape Girardeau county, is 92 miles S of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 11,947.

The People and Families of Jackson

In Jackson, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jackson had a median family income of $46,854. To its credit, the people in Jackson value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Jackson ($6,885). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Jackson Housing

About 72% of housing units in Jackson are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Jackson, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 17%Jackson College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Jackson, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Women68
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Senior Citizens54
Well-Paid Single Men58
Age of the Population54
Male Share of the Population46
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty78
College Educated Adults79
People in Middle Class or Better68
Median Family Income58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work58
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Rents84
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
People Living Alone53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

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