Demographics & People — Jackson, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,298 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,300 |
| Median Age | 42.2 |
| Total Households | 1,572 |
| Family Households | 764 |
| Average Household Size | 2.05 |
| Diversity Index | 0.167 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,911 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Asian | 64 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 167 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 1,205 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 607 |
| Norwegian | 529 |
| Other groups | 482 |
| Irish | 380 |
| American | 196 |
| English | 195 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 168 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 165 |
| Liberian | 134 |
Language
| English Only | 2,899 |
| Spanish | 58 |
| Population 5+ | 3,050 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 324 |
| Population 18+ | 2,694 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Jackson, Minnesota.