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Jackson, New Jersey, in Ocean county, is 4 miles W of Lakewood, New Jersey (center to center) and 43 miles S of Newark, New Jersey. The town is considered part of the Monmouth - Ocean metropolitan area. Jackson has a population of 42,816.
In Jackson, about 63% of adults are married. Jackson is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town. One thing visitors notice about Jackson is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
In 2000, Jackson had a median family income of $71,045.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Jackson ($12,450). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 87% of housing units in Jackson are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction.
In Jackson, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Jackson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Jackson travel • Jackson mortgages and property.
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 | Jackson Mortgage Jackson property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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