Jackson
City in Madison County, Tennessee
Jackson is a city in Madison County, Tennessee, with 68,205 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 410 ft (125 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Three Way, 7.9 miles N.
- 68,205residents (2020 Census)
- 410 ftelevation · 125 m
- 59.4 sq miland area · 153.9 km²
- 1,148 / sq mipopulation density
- 38301main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Jackson
Jackson is a city in and the county seat of Madison County, Tennessee, United States. Located 70 miles (110 km) east of Memphis and 130 miles (210 km) southwest of Nashville, it is a regional center of trade for West Tennessee. Its total population was 68,205 as of the 2020 United States census. Jackson is the primary city of the Jackson, Tennessee, metropolitan area, Madison County's largest city, and the second-largest city in West Tennessee after Memphis. It is home to the Tennessee Supreme Court's courthouse for West Tennessee, as Jackson was the major city in the west when the court was established in 1834.
In the antebellum era, Jackson was the market city for an agricultural area based on cultivation of cotton, the major commodity crop. Beginning in 1851, the city became a hub of railroad systems ultimately connecting to major markets in the north and south, as well as east and west. This was key to its development, attracting trade and many workers on the railroads in the late 19th century with the construction of railroads after the American Civil War. Through the 1960s, the city was served by 15 passenger trains daily, but industry restructuring reduced such service and caused the loss of jobs. The economy has adjusted to new businesses, with major manufacturing in the area.
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Living in Jackson
- Median household income
- $53,032
- Median home value
- $217,800
- Median rent
- $1,145/mo
- Median age
- 35.5
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Jackson had 68,205 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 68,205 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,148 per sq mi (443 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jackson at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Madison County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 68,205 (2020) |
| Land area | 59.41 sq mi (153.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6585° N, 88.8374° W |
| ZIP codes | 38301, 38305 |
| Official website | jacksontn.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4737640 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jackson
- Three Way7.9 mi N
- Medina11.4 mi N
- Gadsden11.7 mi NW
- Beech Bluff12.3 mi E
- Humboldt12.3 mi N
- Pinson13.5 mi SE
- Medon14.3 mi S
- Bells14.5 mi W
- Gibson14.9 mi N
- Luray15.5 mi E
- Lavinia16.9 mi NE
- Mercer17.0 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Jackson
What county is Jackson in?
Jackson is in Madison County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Jackson, TN?
68,205 people lived in Jackson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jackson, TN?
The main ZIP code is 38301. Other ZIP codes: 38305.
What is the elevation of Jackson?
410 feet (125 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jackson?
Three Way (7.9 mi), Medina (11.4 mi), Gadsden (11.7 mi), Beech Bluff (12.3 mi), Humboldt (12.3 mi).
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