Jackson
City in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
Jackson is a city in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, with 15,481 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 463 ft (141 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gordonville, 5.1 miles S.
- 15,481residents (2020 Census)
- 463 ftelevation · 141 m
- 10.8 sq miland area · 28.0 km²
- 1,432 / sq mipopulation density
- 63755ZIP code
About Jackson
Jackson is a city in and the county seat of Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States. It is a principal city of the Cape Girardeau-Jackson metropolitan area Area. The population of Jackson was 15,481 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Jackson
- Median household income
- $77,105
- Median home value
- $240,000
- Median rent
- $900/mo
- Median age
- 37.1
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Jackson had 15,481 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,481 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,432 per sq mi (553 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jackson at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Cape Girardeau County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 15,481 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.81 sq mi (28.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3799° N, 89.6541° W |
| ZIP code | 63755 |
| Official website | jacksonmo.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2935648 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jackson
- Gordonville5.1 mi S
- Cape Girardeau7.2 mi SE
- Millersville8.2 mi NW
- Dutchtown8.3 mi S
- Pocahontas8.4 mi N
- Burfordville8.6 mi W
- Oak Ridge9.2 mi NW
- East Cape Girardeau, IL11.2 mi SE
- Shawneetown11.8 mi N
- New Wells12.1 mi N
- Allenville12.3 mi SW
- Scott City12.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Jackson
What county is Jackson in?
Jackson is in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
What is the population of Jackson, MO?
15,481 people lived in Jackson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jackson, MO?
The ZIP code of Jackson is 63755.
What is the elevation of Jackson?
463 feet (141 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jackson?
Gordonville (5.1 mi), Cape Girardeau (7.2 mi), Millersville (8.2 mi), Dutchtown (8.3 mi), Pocahontas (8.4 mi).
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