Land Area

The total acreage in the town is 43,025.94 acres of which 31,682 are controlled by the United States Forest Service and are part of the White Mountain National Forest.

The town itself owns 537.71 acres. Residential land comprises 9751.97 acres, while commercial land comprises 1403.51 acres. Overall, 6,922.70 acres are in current use, representing 154 parcels and 84 owners.

Source: NH DRA 2025 Summary Inventory of Valuation
2024 US Census Information

Population change for Jackson totaled 428 over 44 years, from 642 in 1980 to 1,070 in 2024. The largest decennial percent change was a 27 percent increase between 2010 and 2020. The 2024 Census estimate for Jackson was 1,070 residents, which ranked 183rd among New Hampshire’s incorporated cities and towns.

It is estimated that there are 1,017 housing units in the town. The median household income is $117,986, and the median age is 60.5 years.