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Compare Jackson to Oak Ridge

This post compares Jackson, Tennessee to Oak Ridge, Tennessee across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Jackson (city) Oak Ridge (city)
Population 66,977 29,009
Income (median) $36,588 $46,369
Home Value (median) $131,800 $149,000
White 51% 83%
Black 44% 6%
Asian 1% 3%
With Kids 30% 29%
Age (median) 36 40
Rentals 45% 39%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Jackson or Oak Ridge?
A: Jackson has a larger population count than Oak Ridge: 66977 compared with 29009 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Jackson or in Oak Ridge?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Jackson.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Jackson or Oak Ridge?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Jackson.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Jackson does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 45% for Jackson versus 39% for Oak Ridge.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Jackson may include: Chattanooga, Columbia, and Clarksville.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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