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Jackson, SC
Town in Aiken County, South Carolina.
Population
1,870
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
531
ZIP codes
0
Jackson and its ZIP codes
Jackson at a glance
- Jackson is about 3 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $39,634 a year, 43% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $199,800 (23% below South Carolina) and median rent is $541 a month.
Local data for Jackson, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jackson, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,634
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$199,800
Median rent
$541/mo
Homeownership
75.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
59.8
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (170), Irish Americans (119), Italian Americans (74).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Aiken County. PPP loans are for Jackson.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,945
66,800 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,728
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.3B
FY 2026, $37,167 per person
How people get to work
Jackson, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.9%
- Carpooled21.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
778
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
486
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 35°F
44.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Jackson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Beech IslandCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 4.9 |
| New EllentonTown | 9 mi | 4.4 |
| LangleyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| BurnettownTown | 14 mi | 5.5 |
| ClearwaterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.2 |
| GlovervilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| AikenCity | 14 mi | 21.8 |
| WarrenvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| GranitevilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| North AugustaCity | 17 mi | 21.4 |
| BelvedereCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| Augusta, GA | 18 mi | 302.3 |
| WindsorTown | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| Hephzibah, GACity | 20 mi | 19.5 |
| SnellingTown | 20 mi | 4 |
| Girard, GATown | 20 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jackson, SC in?
- Jackson is in Aiken County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Jackson, SC?
- About 1,870 people live in Jackson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jackson?
- Nearby places include Beech Island (9 mi), New Ellenton (9 mi), Langley (13 mi), Burnettown (14 mi), Clearwater (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023