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Jackson Center, OH


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Jackson Center, Ohio

Jackson Center, Ohio, in Shelby county, is 37 miles N of Springfield, Ohio (center to center) and 64 miles NW of Columbus, Ohio. The village has a population of 1,369.

The People and Families of Jackson Center

In Jackson Center, about 66% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Jackson Center is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jackson Center had a median family income of $47,240.

Jackson Center Housing

About 73% of housing units in Jackson Center are owner-occupied. Housing in the village tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Jackson Center, 95% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Jackson Center. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

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

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Short Commute Times
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Top 17%Jackson Center Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Jackson Center, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men75
Well-Paid Single Women74
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens44
Racial Diversity34
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income86
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better75
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Rents68
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
People Living Alone44
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