Jackson

Jackson
Jackson
Jackson
Jackson
Jackson

Jackson SunAbout Madison County:
The city of Jackson is located in Madison County, 76 miles east of Memphis and 126 miles west of Nashville. Jackson is the economic, medical and retail hub of West Tennessee. People throughout the region visit Jackson for shopping, entertainment, employment, and healthcare. Jackson is home to legendary Carl Perkins, Casey Jones Village, the Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant, The West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx, and the NAIA Division 1 Women's National Championship basketball tournament.

  • Population: 97,453
  • Households: 38,500
  • Median family household income: $49,706
  • Median age: 36

Largest employers:
West Tennessee Healthcare, Jackson-Madison County School System, Proctor & Gamble, Porter-Cable/Delta, Jackson State Community College, City of Jackson, and Delta Faucet

Key colleges:
Union University, Lambuth University, Freed-Hardeman University, Lane College, Bethel College, University of Tennessee-Martin, Jackson State Community College

 

Source: Claritas, 2009 and Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau