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Jackson, MN
City in Jackson County, Minnesota.
Population
3,287
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
633
ZIP codes
0
Jackson and its ZIP codes
Jackson at a glance
- Jackson is about 8.8 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,223, 21% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,500 (61% below Minnesota) and median rent is $752 a month.
Local data for Jackson, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jackson, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,223
Poverty rate
11.8%
Median home value
$128,500
Median rent
$752/mo
Homeownership
67.0%
Bachelor's or higher
31.3%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
16.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,211), Irish Americans (470), Norwegian Americans (376).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Jackson.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,913
4,837 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,364
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$81.9M
FY 2026, $8,200 per person
How people get to work
Jackson, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
640
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
22
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 5°F
30.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Jackson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlphaCity | 6.1 mi | 0.2 |
| LakefieldCity | 9.4 mi | 1.3 |
| DunnellCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Orleans, IACity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Superior, IACity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| SherburnCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Fish LakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Spirit Lake, IACity | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| TrimontCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Estherville, IACity | 17 mi | 5.4 |
| Okoboji, IACity | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| WilderCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| OkabenaCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| WindomCity | 18 mi | 4.1 |
| WelcomeCity | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| CeylonCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jackson, MN in?
- Jackson is in Jackson County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Jackson, MN?
- About 3,287 people live in Jackson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jackson?
- Nearby places include Alpha (6.1 mi), Lakefield (9.4 mi), Dunnell (12 mi), Orleans, IA (13 mi), Superior, IA (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023