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Jackson, LA
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Jackson profile


Living in Jackson



Jackson is a very small town located in the state of Louisiana. With a population of 3,943 people and two associated neighborhoods, Jackson is the 114th largest community in Louisiana.

Jackson real estate is some of the most expensive in Louisiana, although Jackson house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Jackson is worth considering.

One of the benefits of Jackson is that there is very little traffic. The average commute to work is 18.57 minutes, which is substantially less than the national average. Not only does this mean that the drive to work is less aggravating, but noise and pollution levels are lower as a result.

As is often the case in a small town, Jackson doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The population of Jackson has one of the lowest overall levels of education in the country: only 5.43% of people over 25 hold a college degree. The national average for all municipalities is 21.84%.

The per capita income in Jackson in 2018 was $9,295, which is low income relative to Louisiana and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $37,180 for a family of four. Jackson also has one of the higher rates of people living in poverty in the nation, with 38.47% of its population below the federal poverty line.

Jackson is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Jackson home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Jackson residents report their race to be Black or African-American, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Jackson include French, English, French Canadian, Irish, and European.

The most common language spoken in Jackson is English. Other important languages spoken here include French and Spanish.


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