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Jackson, AL
City in Clarke County, Alabama.
Population
4,589
Land area
15.6sq mi
People per sq mi
293
ZIP codes
0
Jackson and its ZIP codes
Jackson at a glance
- Jackson is about 2.9 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $37,948, 41% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,900 (38% below Alabama) and median rent is $647 a month.
Local data for Jackson, AL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools6
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks4
- Post Offices1
- Parks1
- Grocery Stores5
- Restaurants30
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places3
Housing and community stats
Jackson, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,948
Poverty rate
26.1%
Median home value
$130,900
Median rent
$647/mo
Homeownership
65.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
14.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (216), German Americans (122), Vietnamese Americans (71).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clarke County. PPP loans are for Jackson.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,996
7,704 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,608
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$181M
FY 2026, $7,826 per person
How people get to work
Jackson, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.4%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.5%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 14.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
523
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
28
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 36°F
60.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.3%
U.S. 33.3% +10.0 pts
Diabetes
18.3%
U.S. 12.1% +6.2 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Jackson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LeroyCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 11.9 |
| RockvilleCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2.8 |
| St. StephensCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 9.9 |
| CarltonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| WhatleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Grove HillTown | 14 mi | 7.6 |
| HobsonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| CoffeevilleTown | 20 mi | 4.5 |
| FultonTown | 20 mi | 2.5 |
| McIntoshTown | 20 mi | 1 |
| ChatomTown | 22 mi | 10.7 |
| TibbieCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.7 |
| MalcolmCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.4 |
| Sims ChapelCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 5.7 |
| MillryTown | 26 mi | 7.5 |
| CullomburgCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jackson, AL in?
- Jackson is in Clarke County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Jackson, AL?
- About 4,589 people live in Jackson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jackson?
- Nearby places include Leroy (4.9 mi), Rockville (9.4 mi), St. Stephens (9.6 mi), Carlton (13 mi), Whatley (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023