Jackson County, MI

County

Add Comparison

2023 Population

160,187

0.28% 1-year decline

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

41.2

0.243% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

12.2%

0.453% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$65,004

3.87% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$182,900

9.72% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

69,430

0.24% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Jackson County, MI had a population of 160k people with a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $65,004. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Jackson County, MI declined from 160,637 to 160,187, a −0.28% decrease and its median household income grew from $62,581 to $65,004, a 3.87% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jackson County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.59%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.82%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.8%), and White (Hispanic) (1.41%).

None of the households in Jackson County, 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, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jackson County, MI are Spring Arbor University (987 degrees awarded in 2022) and Jackson College (889 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Jackson County, MI was $182,900, and the homeownership rate was 75%.

Most people in Jackson County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Jackson County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Jackson County, MI borders Calhoun County, MI, Eaton County, MI, Hillsdale County, MI, Ingham County, MI, Lenawee County, MI, Livingston County, MI, and Washtenaw County, MI.

About the photo: Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Audubon Sanctuary

Photo by Barbara Eckstein

United States Michigan Jackson, MI

Population & Diversity

Jackson County, MI is home to a population of 160k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.25% of Jackson County, MI residents were born outside of the country (3.61k people).

In 2023, there were 10.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (132k people) in Jackson County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.73k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%

2023 Citizenship

99%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.8% of Jackson County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Jackson County, MI was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jackson County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jackson County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
132k ± 568
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.2k ± 523
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
7.73k ± 847

3.97%

Hispanic Population

6.35k people

3.97% of the people in Jackson County, MI are hispanic (6.35k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jackson County, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
79,402 ± 6,891 people
India
76,527 ± 6,766 people
Iraq
57,451 ± 5,868 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,402 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,527 and Iraq with 57,451.

Foreign-Born Population

2.25%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.61k people

1.97%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.16k people

As of 2023, 2.25% of Jackson County, MI residents (3.61k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jackson County, MI was 1.97%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jackson County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,043 ± 337
Gulf War (2001-)
1,521 ± 349
Gulf War (1990s)
1,130 ± 219

Jackson County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jackson County, MI employs 69.4k people. The largest industries in Jackson County, MI are Manufacturing (13,438 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,313 people), and Retail Trade (6,154 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($114,353), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($70,139), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,904).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,244. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

69.4k

2023 Value

± 2,059

0.24%

1 Year growth

± 4.08%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jackson County, MI grew at a rate of 0.24%, from 69.3k employees to 69.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jackson County, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,819 people), Management Occupations (7,409 people), and Production Occupations (7,077 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jackson County, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

View Full Dashboard

Industries

Employment by Industries

69.4k

2023 Value

± 2,059

0.24%

1 Year growth

± 4.08%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jackson County, MI grew at a rate of 0.24%, from 69.3k employees to 69.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jackson County, MI, are Manufacturing (13,438 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,313 people), and Retail Trade (6,154 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jackson County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Jackson County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,329

Median earning men ± $2,002

$36,805

Median earning women ± $1,221

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($74,838), Public Administration ($72,125), and Manufacturing ($59,101).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($56,984), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,179), and Manufacturing ($43,947).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Y-Axis

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%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

192
Other Services (except Public Administration)
177
Retail Trade
173
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$650k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$521k
Manufacturing
$321k
Utilities

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Jackson County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 58.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.38%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.38%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Jackson County, MI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Elissa Slotkin

Senator from Michigan

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Jackson County, MI awarded 1,876 degrees. The student population of Jackson County, MI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,029 male students and 4,611 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jackson County, MI are White (1,323 and 70.8%), followed by Unknown (236 and 12.6%), Black or African American (174 and 9.31%), and Hispanic or Latino (57 and 3.05%).

The largest universities in Jackson County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Spring Arbor University (987 and 52.6%) and Jackson College (889 and 47.4%).

The most popular majors in Jackson County, MI are Nursing Administration (427 and 22.8%), General Business Administration & Management (207 and 11%), and Social Work (177 and 9.43%).

The median tuition costs in Jackson County, MI are $31,020 for private four year colleges, and $5,970 and $7,920 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Jackson County, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 47.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 6,640 (30.6% men and 69.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 6,640 students enrolled in Jackson County, MI, 30.6% men and 69.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,637 records, of which 70.3% were women and 29.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
128 degrees awarded
General Studies
120 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
112 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Jackson County, MI was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 128 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Jackson County, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Spring Arbor University
987 degrees awarded
Jackson College
889 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Spring Arbor University with 987 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 474 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jackson County, MI, which is 0.338 times less than the 1,402 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,323 degrees mean that there were 5.61 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 236 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,020) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,455) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Measure

In 2022, 0.784% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.92M), and Bachelors Degree (1.42M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jackson County, MI was $182,900 in 2023, which is 0.603 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $166,700 to $182,900, a 9.72% increase. The homeownership rate in Jackson County, MI is 75%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Jackson County, MI have an average commute time of 22.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jackson County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jackson County, MI is $65,004. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Jackson County, MI was Census Tract 63.04 with a value of $127,596, followed by Census Tract 68.04 and Census Tract 63.01, with respective values of $92,182 and $88,929.

In 2023, 11.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jackson County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.55%.

Housing

Property

$182,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,220

$46,556

Median Property Taxes

±$1,532

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jackson County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jackson County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75%

Homeownership

2023

63.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 75% of the housing units in Jackson County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jackson County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

Use the dropdown to filter by race/ethnicity.

Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 63.04
Census Tract 68.04
Census Tract 63.01

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jackson County, MI was Census Tract 63.04 with a value of $127,596, followed by Census Tract 68.04 and Census Tract 63.01, with respective values of $92,182 and $88,929.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Jackson County, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,004

Median Household Income

± $2,012

62k

Number of Households

± 1,837

In 2023, the median household income of the 62k households in Jackson County, MI grew to $65,004 from the previous year's value of $62,581.

The following chart displays the households in Jackson County, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jackson County, MI is from Michigan.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2022, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.8%)
Worked At Home (9%)
Carpooled (8.03%)

In 2023, 79.8% of workers in Jackson County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9%) and those who carpooled to work (8.03%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jackson County, MI have a shorter commute time (22.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.83% of the workforce in Jackson County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jackson County, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jackson County, 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, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 11.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jackson County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.55%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jackson County, MI (18.4k out of 151k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 17.8% of the children was living in poverty in Jackson County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 12.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.1% of the population of Jackson County, MI has health coverage, with 46.4% on employee plans, 20.8% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.05% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jackson County, MI see 2274 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.442% increase from the previous year (2264 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1496 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,274 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jackson County, MI

Primary care physicians in Jackson County, MI see an average of 2,274 patients per year. This represents a 0.442% increase from the previous year (2,264 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Jackson County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.9%

Uninsured

46.4%

Employer Coverage

20.8%

Medicaid

14.8%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

1.05%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jackson County, MI declined by 14.7% from 5.74% to 4.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jackson County, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 52.3 in Jackson County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jackson County, MI.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.5% in Jackson County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jackson County, MI.