Jackson County PUMA, MI

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2024 Population
160,060
US Senator
Gary Peters
Democratic Party
US Senator
Elissa Slotkin
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
41.5
0.728% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
11.6%
4.28% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$66,073
1.64% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$193,700
5.9% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
67,255
1.19% 1-year growth

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3.48% of the households in Jackson County PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in Jackson County PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jackson County PUMA, MI are Jackson College (1,061 degrees awarded in 2023) and Spring Arbor University (924 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Jackson County PUMA, MI was $193,700, and the homeownership rate was 75%.

Most people in Jackson County PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Jackson County PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Jackson County PUMA, MI is home to a population of 160k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.17% of Jackson County PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (3.47k people).

In 2024, there were 11.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (131k people) in Jackson County PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.75k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Jackson County PUMA, MI are Spanish (2,639 households), Arabic (382 households), and Polish (275 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
78,092
Women
48.7%
82,261
Men
51.3%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 160,353 inhabitants, with 51.3% men, and 48.7% women.

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Citizenship

98.8%
2024 Citizenship
98.8%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.8% of Jackson County PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Jackson County PUMA, MI was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jackson County PUMA, MI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    131k ± 558
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    11.8k ± 575
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    5.75k ± 603
4.09%
Hispanic Population
6.54k people

In 2024, there were 11.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (131k people) in Jackson County PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.75k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.09% of the people in Jackson County PUMA, MI are hispanic (6.54k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    538 ± 569 people
  2. India
    406 ± 494 people
  3. Korea
    351 ± 459 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Jackson County PUMA, MI was Mexico, the natal country of 538 Jackson County PUMA, MI residents, followed by India with 406 and Korea with 351.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.17%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
3.47k people
2.25%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
3.61k people

As of 2024, 2.17% of Jackson County PUMA, MI residents (3.47k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jackson County PUMA, MI was 2.25%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    2,639 households (1.74%)
  2. Arabic
    382 households (0.252%)
  3. Polish
    275 households (0.181%)

3.48% of the households in Jackson County PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Jackson County PUMA, MI was Spanish. 1.74% of the households in Jackson County PUMA, MI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,907 ± 369
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,641 ± 360
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    992 ± 180

Jackson County PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.77 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Jackson County PUMA, MI employs 67.3k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Jackson County PUMA, MI were Restaurants & Food Services (4,340 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,264 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (4,066 people), and the highest paying industries were Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($229,085), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($146,326), and Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($141,877).

Males in Jackson County PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,508. The income inequality in Jackson County PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.428, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
32,959
Women
49%
34,296
Men
51%

The workforce of Jackson County PUMA, MI in 2023 was 67,255 people, with 49% woman, and 51% men.

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Occupations

67.3k
2023 Value
1.19%
1 Year growth
± 1.19%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jackson County PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 1.19%, from 66.5k employees to 67.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jackson County PUMA, MI, are Other managers (2,035 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,834 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,728 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jackson County PUMA, MI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

67.3k
2023 Value
1.19%
1 Year growth
± 1.19%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jackson County PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 1.19%, from 66.5k employees to 67.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jackson County PUMA, MI, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,340 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,264 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (4,066 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jackson County PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Jackson County PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$54,557
Median earning men ± $2,213
$38,347
Median earning women ± $1,251

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($83,140), Public Administration ($71,174), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,404).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,566), Public Administration ($54,547), and Wholesale Trade ($44,094).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.16%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.788%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters
Senator from Michigan2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elissa Slotkin
Senator from Michigan1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Jackson County PUMA, MI awarded 1,985 degrees. The student population of Jackson County PUMA, MI in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,544 male students and 4,821 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jackson County PUMA, MI are White (1,478 and 74.6%), Black or African American (156 and 7.87%), Unknown (154 and 7.77%), and Hispanic or Latino (82 and 4.14%).

The largest universities in Jackson County PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Jackson College (1,061 and 53.5%) and Spring Arbor University (924 and 46.5%).

The most popular majors in Jackson County PUMA, MI are Social Work (195 and 9.82%), General Business Administration & Management (185 and 9.32%), and Family Practice Nurse (172 and 8.66%).

The median tuition costs are $31,940 for private four year colleges, and $6,270 and $8,310 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Jackson County PUMA, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 37.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 7,365 (34.5% men and 65.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 7,365 students enrolled in Jackson County PUMA, MI, 34.5% men and 65.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,915 records, of which 67.5% were women and 32.5% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    133 degrees awarded
  2. General Studies
    117 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    101 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Jackson County PUMA, MI was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 133 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Jackson College
    1,061 degrees awarded
  2. Spring Arbor University
    924 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Jackson College with 1,061 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 585 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jackson County PUMA, MI, which is 0.418 times less than the 1,400 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,478 degrees mean that there were 9.47 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 156 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,940) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,485) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.569% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.376% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Jackson County PUMA, MI in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (46.8k), Some college (30.1k), and Bachelors Degree (17.9k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Jackson County PUMA, MI was $193,700 in 2024, which is 0.582 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $182,900 to $193,700, a 5.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Jackson County PUMA, MI is 75%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Jackson County PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 22.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jackson County PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$193,700
Median Property Value 2024
±$4,831
$46,927
Median Property Taxes
±$1,505

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Rent vs Own

75%
Homeownership
2024
63.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 75% of the housing units in Jackson County PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$66,073
Median Household Income
± $1,893
62.5k
Number of Households
± 1,847

In 2024, the median household income of the 62.5k households in Jackson County PUMA, MI grew to $66,073 from the previous year's value of $65,004.

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Wage Distribution

0.428
2023 Wage GINI in Jackson County PUMA, MI
0.434
2022 Wage GINI in Jackson County PUMA, MI

In 2023, the income inequality in Jackson County PUMA, MI was 0.428 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.22% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Jackson County PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Jackson County PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (79%)
  2. Worked At Home (9.83%)
  3. Carpooled (7.8%)

In 2024, 79% of workers in Jackson County PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.83%) and those who carpooled to work (7.8%).

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Commute Time

22.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jackson County PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (22.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.6% of the workforce in Jackson County PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jackson County PUMA, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jackson County PUMA, MI have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jackson County PUMA, MI (17.5k out of 151k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jackson County PUMA, MI is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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Health

95.1% of the population of Jackson County PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 47.1% on employee plans, 20.6% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 0.936% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,276 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,276 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.9%
Uninsured
47.1%
Employer Coverage
20.6%
Medicaid
15%
Medicare
11.5%
Non-Group
0.936%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jackson County PUMA, MI grew by 0.151% from 4.9% to 4.9%.

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