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Jackson, KY
City in Breathitt County, Kentucky.
Population
2,015
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
803
ZIP codes
0
Jackson and its ZIP codes
Jackson at a glance
- Jackson is about 7 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $32,683 a year, 49% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $77,500 (62% below Kentucky) and median rent is $495 a month.
Local data for Jackson, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jackson, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,683
Poverty rate
27.1%
Median home value
$77,500
Median rent
$495/mo
Homeownership
56.1%
Bachelor's or higher
13.7%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
17.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (124), German Americans (62), Italian Americans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Breathitt County. PPP loans are for Jackson.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,812
2,641 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,633
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$99.8M
FY 2026, $7,275 per person
How people get to work
Jackson, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.3%
Average one-way commute: 17.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
807
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
117
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 23°F
48.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Cities near Jackson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CamptonCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| BuckhornCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Hazel GreenCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| BeattyvilleCity | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| BoonevilleCity | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| SalyersvilleCity | 21 mi | 2.5 |
| CombsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| HazardCity | 23 mi | 7.5 |
| EzelCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| OneidaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2 |
| DiablockCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| West LibertyCity | 26 mi | 4.9 |
| HindmanCity | 27 mi | 3.1 |
| JeffCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.8 |
| HydenCity | 28 mi | 1.3 |
| ViccoCity | 29 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jackson, KY in?
- Jackson is in Breathitt County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Jackson, KY?
- About 2,015 people live in Jackson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jackson?
- Nearby places include Campton (15 mi), Buckhorn (16 mi), Hazel Green (17 mi), Beattyville (18 mi), Booneville (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023