Jackson township is located in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. Jackson township has a 2026 population of 1,222. Jackson township is currently growing at a rate of 0.49% annually and its population has increased by 6.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,145 in 2020.
The median household income in Jackson township is $55,088 with a poverty rate of 20.93%. The median age in Jackson township is 47.2 years: 44.5 years for males, and 50 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.4 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.2 years
Female: 50 years
Male: 44.5 years
There are 1,479 adults, (392 of whom are seniors) in Jackson township.
Female: 900 (50.6%)
Male: 877 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Jackson township includes 86.49% White, 9% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,537 | 86.49% |
| Black or African American | 160 | 9% |
| Two or more races | 80 | 4.5% |
Jackson township 's average per capita income is $34,550. Household income levels show a median of $55,088. The poverty rate stands at 20.93%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $69,866 | - |
| Families | $69,688 | $84,487 |
| Households | $55,088 | $68,234 |
| Non Families | $31,507 | $36,091 |
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