This was 15.2 percent lower than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 32,251.
87 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Jackson for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 2,751 | 13 |
Regular high school diploma | 6,110 | 29 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,236 | 5.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 2,109 | 10 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,732 | 17.7 |
Associate's degree | 1,777 | 8.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 2,351 | 11.1 |
Master's degree | 768 | 3.6 |
Professional school degree | 134 | 0.6 |
Doctorate degree | 126 | 0.6 |