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Mount Jackson, PA
Census-designated place in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
Population
590
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
439
ZIP codes
0
Mount Jackson and its ZIP codes
Mount Jackson at a glance
- Mount Jackson is 51% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,472, 25% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,700 (44% below Pennsylvania).
Local data for Mount Jackson, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mount Jackson, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,472
Poverty rate
19.5%
Median home value
$142,700
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
32.9%
Median age
45.3
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (175), Italian Americans (173), German Americans (120).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lawrence County. PPP loans are for Mount Jackson.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,199
27,269 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,747
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$622M
FY 2026, $7,229 per person
How people get to work
Mount Jackson, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone94.4%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mount Jackson, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
677
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
126
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 19°F
41.8 inches of rain a year
Cities near Mount Jackson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BessemerBorough | 2.9 mi | 1.7 |
| EdinburgCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.4 |
| OaklandCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.3 |
| S.N.P.J.Borough | 4 mi | 0.7 |
| West PittsburgCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1 |
| OakwoodCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2.6 |
| South New CastleBorough | 4.6 mi | 0.3 |
| HillsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.2 |
| New CastleCity | 5.4 mi | 8.3 |
| New Castle NorthwestCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.9 |
| New BeaverBorough | 6.1 mi | 14.5 |
| Petersburg, OHCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.5 |
| New Middletown, OHVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.9 |
| WampumBorough | 7 mi | 1 |
| Enon ValleyBorough | 7.4 mi | 0.5 |
| ChewtonCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mount Jackson, PA in?
- Mount Jackson is in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Mount Jackson, PA?
- About 590 people live in Mount Jackson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mount Jackson?
- Nearby places include Bessemer (2.9 mi), Edinburg (3.2 mi), Oakland (3.7 mi), S.N.P.J. (4 mi), West Pittsburg (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023