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Jackson, GA
City in Butts County, Georgia.
Population
5,741
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
944
ZIP codes
0
Jackson and its ZIP codes
Jackson at a glance
- Jackson is about 5 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,191 a year, 40% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,400 (44% below Georgia) and median rent is $817 a month.
Local data for Jackson, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jackson, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,191
Poverty rate
19.4%
Median home value
$168,400
Median rent
$817/mo
Homeownership
53.0%
Bachelor's or higher
14.6%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (366), Irish Americans (331), German Americans (115).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butts County. PPP loans are for Jackson.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,170
8,528 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,615
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$162M
FY 2026, $6,373 per person
How people get to work
Jackson, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled16.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
252
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
102
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
51.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.7%
U.S. 11.1% +5.6 pts
Cities near Jackson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JenkinsburgCity | 4.3 mi | 1.3 |
| FlovillaCity | 4.7 mi | 2 |
| Locust GroveCity | 8.8 mi | 12.3 |
| Heron BayCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| McDonoughCity | 14 mi | 13.4 |
| East GriffinCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| Orchard HillTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| JulietteCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| MonticelloCity | 17 mi | 4.2 |
| ExperimentCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3 |
| MilnerCity | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| ForsythCity | 18 mi | 9 |
| GriffinCity | 18 mi | 14 |
| Sunny SideCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| BarnesvilleCity | 19 mi | 6.1 |
| HamptonCity | 19 mi | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jackson, GA in?
- Jackson is in Butts County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Jackson, GA?
- About 5,741 people live in Jackson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jackson?
- Nearby places include Jenkinsburg (4.3 mi), Flovilla (4.7 mi), Locust Grove (8.8 mi), Heron Bay (13 mi), McDonough (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023