Categories in Jackson
Car Repair and MaintenancePaint and BodyworkTrucks and trailer rentalChurchesCourts of lawReligionReligious OrganizationSocial Services OrganizationState Government OfficeBuilding Construction ContractorUniversities & CollegesEntertainment ProviderRestaurantsFurniture storesBanksLegal ServicesCemeteryMedical clinicPhysicians and surgeonsBusiness to Business ServiceServices for IndustryReal Estate AgencyFloristsWholesale storeTrucking Company
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Jackson
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians and surgeons | 44 | 32 years |
| Health and medical | 41 | 22 years |
| Public administration | 19 | — |
| Religion | 17 | 46 years |
| Lawyers legal | 13 | 30 years |
| Restaurants | 13 | — |
| Beauty salons | 9 | — |
| Medical clinic | 8 | — |
| Gas station | 7 | — |
| Social work | 7 | — |
| Education | 6 | — |
| Car parts | 5 | — |
| Courts of law | 5 | — |
| Shopping | 5 | — |
| Government agencies | 5 | — |
| Assisted living | 5 | — |
| Corporate management | 5 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 5 | — |
Jackson Facts
| Area | 2.7 mi² |
| Population | 1,894 |
| Male Population | 903 (47.7%) |
| Female Population | 991 (52.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +6.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -26.4% |
| Median Age | 43 years (Male: 40.2, Female: 45.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $32,494 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Jackson |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 37.82508, -84.87079 |
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Jackson Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,782 | 2,155 | 2,574 | 2,023 | 1,894 | 1,967 | 2,038 |
| Population Density | 653.5 / mi² | 790.3 / mi² | 943.9 / mi² | 741.9 / mi² | 694.6 / mi² | 721.3 / mi² | 747.4 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridJackson Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 26.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | +6.3% | -12.1% | -26.4% |
| Kentucky | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Jackson Median Age
Median Age: 43 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 43 yrs | 45.7 yrs | 40.2 yrs |
| Kentucky | 38 yrs | 39.3 yrs | 36.7 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Jackson Population Density
Population Density: 695 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1,894 | 2.727 sq mi | 695 / mi² |
| Kentucky | 4.5 million | 40,407.8 sq mi | 111 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Jackson Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1780 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Jackson
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Jackson Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $18,150 | $13,692 | $21,971 | $24,943 | $38,263 | $31,958 | $32,713 | $32,494 |
| Total GDP | $91.6M | $70.7M | $110.2M | $116.5M | $167.1M | $133.2M | $136M | $136.8M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Jackson CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 29,419 tn | 15.53 tn | 10,788.8 tons/mi² |
| Kentucky | 80,701,118 tn | 18.06 tn | 1,997.2 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Jackson CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 29,419 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 15.53 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 10,788.8 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/7/88 | 2:28 AM | 4.5 | 94.1 km | 10,000 m | 8km E of Mount Sterling, Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 8/23/80 | 3:49 AM | 3.1 | 19.4 km | 5,000 m | eastern Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/80 | 6:52 PM | 5.1 | 93.1 km | 8,000 m | 14km N of Mount Sterling, Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 6/5/74 | 12:16 AM | 3.2 | 86.5 km | 15,000 m | eastern Kentucky | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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