Retail Statistics
The Jackson Retail Trade Area is comprised of Madison County plus 12 surrounding counties in West Tennessee.
West Tennessee has an excellent highway system, which makes commuting to Jackson for jobs and retail shopping a daily event for thousands. The result is a much stronger market than typical for similar-sized cities.
Jackson Area Retail Trade Area Statistics
(Madison and surrounding 12 counties)
| Est. Population | 389,241 | |
| Median Age | 37.98 | |
| Percent Minority Population | 20.7 | |
| Households | 153,600 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.53 | |
| Total Effective Buying Income (EBI) | $4,497,962,000 | |
| Median Household EBI | $29,283 | |
| Total Retail Sales | $4,954,692,000 | |
| Food & Beverage Stores | $661,832,000 | |
| Food Service & Drinking Establishments | $361,507,000 | |
| General Merchandise | $713,738,000 | |
| Home Furnishings/Electronics/ Appliances | $273,846,000 | |
| Motor Vehicles & Parts Dealers | $887,810,000 | |
| Retail Sales Per Capita | $12,729 | |
| Retail Sales Per Household | $32,257 | |
Source: Sales & Marketing Management Annual Survey of Buying Power 2005,
U.S. Bureau of the Census 2000
Madison County Retail Trade Statistics
| Est. Population | 94,700 | |
| Median Age | 37.9 | |
| Percent Minority Population | 34.8% | |
| Households | 36,900 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 | |
| Total Effective Buying Income (EBI) | $1,761,153,000 | |
| Per Household EBI | $47,728 | |
| Total Retail Sales 2005 | $2,170,720,000 | |
| Food & Beverage Stores | $201,890,000 | |
| Food Services & Drinking Establishments | $173,479,000 | |
| General Merchandise | $370,237,000 | |
| Home Furnishings/Electronics/ Appliances | $202,217,000 | |
| Motor Vehicles & Parts Dealers | $296,561,000 | |
| Retail Sales Per Capita | $22,922 | |
| Retail Sales Per Household | $58,527 | |
Source: Sales & Marketing Management Annual Survey of Buying Power 2005,
U.S. Bureau of the Census 2000
Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area Retail Statistics
(Madison and Chester Counties)
The high level of per household retail sales reflects the ample margin of disposable income generated through a stable wage base and a relatively low cost of living. The Jackson MSA has experienced one of the highest per capita income growth rates in Tennessee. Source: TN Department. of Employment Security
| Est. Population | 110,170 | |
| Median Age | 34.6 | |
| Percent Minority Population | 31.2% | |
| Households | 42,700 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 | |
| Total Effective Buying Income (EBI) | $2,170,720,000 | |
| Per Household EBI | $46,805 | |
| Total Retail Sales | $2,170,720,000 | |
| Food & Beverage Stores | $201,890,000 | |
| Food Service & Drinking Establishments | $173,479,000 | |
| General Merchandise | $370,237,000 | |
| Home Furnishings/Electronics/Appliances | $202,217,000 | |
| Motor Vehicles & Parts Dealers | $296,561,000 | |
| Retail Sales Per Capita | $22,922 | |
| Retail Sales Per Household | $58,827 | |
Sources: Sales & Marketing Management Annual Survey of Buying Power 2005,
U.S. Bureau of the Census 2000
Jackson Metro Trade Area-Population by County
| County | Population | % Change | Population | % Change | |
|
1990
|
2000
|
1990-2000
|
2005
|
2000-2005
|
|
| Benton |
14,524
|
16,537
|
13.9%
|
16,517
|
-.1%
|
| Carroll |
27,514
|
29,475
|
7.1%
|
29,364
|
-.4%
|
| Chester |
12,819
|
15,540
|
21.2%
|
15,773
|
1.5%
|
| Crockett |
13,378
|
14,532
|
8.6%
|
14,553
|
.1%
|
| Decatur |
10,472
|
11,731
|
12.0%
|
11,650
|
-.7%
|
| Gibson |
46,315
|
48,152
|
4.0%
|
48,124
|
-.1%
|
| Hardeman |
23,377
|
28,105
|
20.2%
|
28,164
|
.2%
|
| Hardin |
22,633
|
25,578
|
13.0%
|
25,931
|
1.4%
|
| Haywood |
19,437
|
19,797
|
1.9%
|
19,164
|
-.9%
|
| Henderson |
21,844
|
25,522
|
16.8%
|
26,269
|
2.9%
|
| McNairy |
22,422
|
24,563
|
10.0%
|
25,152
|
2.0%
|
| Madison |
77,982
|
91,837
|
17.8%
|
94,397
|
2.8%
|
| Weakley |
31,972
|
34,895
|
9.1%
|
33,733
|
-3.3%
|
| Trade Area |
346,679
|
386,354
|
11.4%
|
389,241
|
.7%
|
Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census 2000, 2005
A look at the total buying power of Jackson and the people who live in the 13 counties of its primary trade area puts Jackson in the top 100 retail markets in the country. The high level of retail sales indicates a high level of disposable and discretionary income allowed by a relatively low cost of living.
The dollar value of retail sales in Jackson-Madison County continues to grow at a rate faster than in the United States. Jackson has realized seven consecutive years with at least $1 billion in retail sales, and in 2005, retail sales reached over $2.1 billion. Jackson owes much of their growth to people from the surrounding area who consider Jackson their retail corner. Jackson's primary trade area expects a projected population of nearly 400,000 in 2005.
West Tennessee shoppers flock to Jackson because they like the variety of retail stores that Jackson offers in its two million square feet of retail space. Many of those stores are found in one of our many shopping centers. Old Hickory Mall, a regional shopping mall, has more than 70 stores. It is the only enclosed mall between Nashville and Memphis.
From Mexican and Oriental restaurants to fine dining and down home cooking, Jackson's array of restaurants also brings people to town. Local specialties include pulled pork barbecue and catfish. Home grown entrepreneur Isaac Tigrett made Jackson's barbecue world famous at the popular Hard Rock Cafes found in major cities.
Madison County has attracted a wide variety of nationally & regionally recognized retailers including:
| Abercrombie & Fitch | Macy's (Federated) |
| Bed Bath & Beyond | Marshall's |
| Belk | Ruby Tuesday's |
| Best Buy | OfficeMax |
| Blockbuster Video | Old Navy |
| Books-a-Million | Olive Garden |
| Cracker Barrel | Outback |
| Dick's Sporting Goods | O'Charley's |
| Gander Mountain | Pier 1 Imports |
| Goody's | Red Lobster |
| Home Depot | Sears |
| J.C. Penney | Talbots |
| Kirkland's | Target |
| Kohl's | TGI Friday's |
| Kroger | T.J. Maxx |
| Logan's Roadhouse | Toys "R" Us |
| Lone Star Steakhouse | Victoria's Secret |
| Longhorn Steakhouse | Wal-Mart Supercenter |
Retail Growth - Madison County
| Year | Amount |
| 2006 | Not Available |
| \2005 | $2,170,720,000 |
| 2004 | $1,913,557,000 |
| 2003 | $1,880,273,000 |
| 2002 | $1,778,898,000 |
| 2001 | $1,457,427,394 |
| 2000 | $1,770,835,000 |
| 1999 | $1,008,385,000 |
| 1998 | $968,437,000 |
| 1997 | $1,104,776,634 |
| 1996 | $1,036,144,082 |
| 1995 | $979,837,592 |
Source: Sales & Marketing Management Annual Survey of Buying Power
