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)
| Population | 395,418 | |
| Percent Minority Population | 22.8 | |
| Households | 156,409 | |
| Total Disposable Income | $8,667,874,000 | |
| Total Retail Sales | $4,954,692,000 | |
| Motor Vehicles/Parts | $5,139,766,000 | |
| Furniture | $1,086,428,000 | |
| Electrical Appliances | $267,232,000 | |
| Building Materials | $531,029,000 | |
| Food/Beverage | $554,141,000 | |
| Health/Personal Care | $288,150,000 | |
| Gasoline | $799,661,000 | |
| Clothing | $193,677,000 | |
| General Merchandise | $968,265,000 | |
Source: 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 |
2008 |
2000-2008 |
|
| Benton |
14,524 |
16,537 |
13.9% |
16,722 |
1.1% |
| Carroll |
27,514 |
29,475 |
7.1% |
29,433 |
-0.1% |
| Chester |
12,819 |
15,540 |
21.2% |
16,039 |
3.1% |
| Crockett |
13,378 |
14,532 |
8.6% |
14,655 |
0.8% |
| Decatur |
10,472 |
11,731 |
12.0% |
11,710 |
-0,2% |
| Gibson |
46,315 |
48,152 |
4.0% |
48,609 |
0.9% |
| Hardeman |
23,377 |
28,105 |
20.2% |
28,932 |
2.9% |
| Hardin |
22,633 |
25,578 |
13.0% |
26,582 |
3.8% |
| Haywood |
19,437 |
19,797 |
1.9% |
19,523 |
-1.4% |
| Henderson |
21,844 |
25,522 |
16.8% |
27,357 |
6.7% |
| McNairy |
22,422 |
24,563 |
10.0% |
26,010 |
5.2% |
| Madison |
77,982 |
91,837 |
17.8% |
95,952 |
4.3% |
| Weakley |
31,972 |
34,895 |
9.1% |
33,894 |
-3.0% |
| Trade Area |
346,679 |
386,354 |
11.4% |
395,418 |
2.3% |
Source: 2008 Editor & Publisher's Market Guide
A look at the total buying power of Jackson and the people who live in the 13 counties of its primary trade area makes Jackson one of the top 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 numerous years with at least $1 billion in retail sales, and in 2007, retail sales reached over $2 billion. Jackson owes much of its growth to people from the surrounding area who consider Jackson their retail corner.
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 |
