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Jackson, WY
Town in Teton County, Wyoming.
Population
10,756
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,632
ZIP codes
0
Jackson and its ZIP codes
Jackson at a glance
- Jackson is about 605 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 10th among 192 cities and towns in Wyoming.
- The median household income is $118,991, 56% above the Wyoming median of $76,176.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,521,900 (about 4.9 times the Wyoming figure) and median rent is $2,100 a month.
Local data for Jackson, WY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jackson, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$118,991
Poverty rate
4.4%
Median home value
$1,521,900
Median rent
$2,100/mo
Homeownership
42.2%
Bachelor's or higher
52.4%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
12.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,921), German Americans (1,498), Irish Americans (1,209).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Teton County. PPP loans are for Jackson.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$82,490
23,921 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$532,903
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$176M
FY 2026, $7,539 per person
How people get to work
Jackson, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.2%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit5.3%
- Walked11.5%
- Bicycle2.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 12.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
744
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
341
3.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 6°F
17.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.2%
U.S. 33.3% -9.1 pts
Diabetes
6.6%
U.S. 12.1% -5.5 pts
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Jackson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rafter J RanchCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.7 |
| South ParkCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 11.5 |
| Moose Wilson RoadCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 6.7 |
| WilsonCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 23 |
| Teton VillageCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 5.7 |
| HobackCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 43.5 |
| KellyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Victor, IDCity | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| Alpine NortheastCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 5.1 |
| Alpine NorthwestCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.2 |
| Driggs, IDCity | 24 mi | 3.6 |
| AltaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 8.3 |
| AlpineTown | 25 mi | 1 |
| Irwin, IDCity | 26 mi | 2.6 |
| BondurantCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 52.8 |
| Swan Valley, IDCity | 27 mi | 11.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jackson, WY in?
- Jackson is in Teton County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Jackson, WY?
- About 10,756 people live in Jackson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jackson?
- Nearby places include Rafter J Ranch (3.1 mi), South Park (3.8 mi), Moose Wilson Road (5.4 mi), Wilson (6.9 mi), Teton Village (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023