Poverty Rate in Jackson, Tennessee
In Jackson, Tennessee, an estimated 14,712 of 64,234 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Jackson, Tennessee?
The poverty rate in Jackson, Tennessee is 22.9%.
- How many people in Jackson, Tennessee live in poverty?
In Jackson, Tennessee, an estimated 14,712 of 64,234 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Jackson, Tennessee compare to the average for Tennessee?
The poverty rate in Jackson, Tennessee is 72.18% higher than the Tennessee average. In Jackson, Tennessee, an estimated 22.9% of 64,234 people live in poverty. In Tennessee, 13.3% of 6,897,298 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Jackson, Tennessee compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Jackson, Tennessee is 81.75% higher than the US average. In Jackson, Tennessee, an estimated 22.9% of 64,234 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
37.3% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
37.3% of 14 thousand people
Under 5 years
27.9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
27.9% of 4 thousand people
5 to 17 years
40.5% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
40.5% of 11 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
37% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
37% of 14 thousand people
18 to 64 years
18.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
18.4% of 38 thousand people
18 to 34 years
25.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
25.9% of 14 thousand people
35 to 64 years
13.9% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
13.9% of 24 thousand people
60 years and over
16.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
16.2% of 16 thousand people
65 years and over
14.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
14.2% of 12 thousand people
White
16% Poverty Rate for White people in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
16% of 31 thousand people
Black or African American
29.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
29.6% of 29 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
16.1% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
16.1% of 31 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
16.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
16.8% of 45 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
42.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
42.8% of 5 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
25.1% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
25.1% of 16 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
9.4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
9.4% of 13 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
2.9% of 11 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
10.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
10.9% of 32 thousand people
Employed
9.4% Poverty Rate for employed people in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
9.4% of 31 thousand people
Male
4.7% Poverty Rate for employed men in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
4.7% of 15 thousand people
Female
14% Poverty Rate for employed women in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
14% of 16 thousand people
Unemployed
39.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
39.6% of 2 thousand people
Male
3.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
3.3% of 966 people
Female
91% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
91% of 681 people
Population 16 years and over
17.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
17.5% of 52 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
6.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
6.7% of 24 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
21.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
21.4% of 10 thousand people
Did not work
29.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
29.4% of 19 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
25.7% Poverty Rate for single people in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
25.7% of 14 thousand people
Male
21.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
21.5% of 7 thousand people
Female
30.3% Poverty Rate for single women in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
30.3% of 7 thousand people
18 to 24 years
57.3% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
57.3% of 602 people
25 to 34 years
15% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
15% of 3 thousand people
35 to 44 years
9.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
9.6% of 2 thousand people
45 to 54 years
23.1% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
23.1% of 1 thousand people
55 to 64 years
45.3% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
45.3% of 2 thousand people
65 to 74 years
23.5% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
23.5% of 2 thousand people
75 years and over
26.9% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
26.9% of 3 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
0.9% of 6 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
27.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
27.9% of 1 thousand people
Did not work
49.1% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
49.1% of 7 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
21.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Jackson, Tennessee
2023
21.4%
Poverty Rate by City around Madison County
- Beech Bluff, Tennessee 10.6% of 436 people.
- Humboldt, Tennessee 17.6% of 7,550 people.
- Medina, Tennessee 5% of 5,121 people.
- Medon, Tennessee 0% of 248 people.
- Mercer, Tennessee 0% of 51 people.