Demographics & People — Jackson, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 281 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~300 |
| Median Age | 39.6 |
| Total Households | 81 |
| Family Households | 56 |
| Average Household Size | 3.47 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0348 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 277 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 106 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 77 |
| Irish | 68 |
| European | 18 |
| Other groups | 15 |
| Swedish | 9 |
| Dutch | 9 |
| Danish | 6 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
Language
| English Only | 239 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 239 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 8 |
| Population 18+ | 164 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Jackson, Nebraska.