Jackson County, MI

County

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Population

158,913

0.0478% 1-year decline

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

Median Age

41.2

Poverty Rate

14.1%

Median Household Income

$51,431

3.45% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$124,100

3.33% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

67,825

0.502% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Jackson County, MI had a population of 159k people with a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $51,431. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Jackson County, MI declined from 158,989 to 158,913, a -0.0478% decrease and its median household income grew from $49,715 to $51,431, a 3.45% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jackson County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.91%), White (Hispanic) (2.62%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.49%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.843%). NaNk% of the people in Jackson County, MI speak a non-English language, and 99.1% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jackson County, MI are Spring Arbor University (1,008 degrees awarded in 2017), Jackson College (827 degrees), and Career Quest Learning Centers-Jackson (110 degrees).

The median property value in Jackson County, MI is $124,100, and the homeownership rate is 73.4%. Most people in Jackson County, MI commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 22.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Jackson County, MI is 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.

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United States Michigan Jackson, MI

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Michigan across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Jackson County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 57.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (37%), followed by Other (5.87%). The most partisan county was Missaukee County, MI with 73.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters 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 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.1%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (37%)
Democratic Party
Other (5.87%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 57.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (37%), followed by Other (5.87%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Michigan.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Jackson County, MI

57.1% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Michigan

Missaukee County, MI
73.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hillsdale County, MI
70.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Sanilac County, MI
69.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Michigan was Missaukee County, MI with 73.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Michigan colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters 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, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 14 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.

Diversity

Jackson County, MI is home to a population of 159k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2018, 1.78% of Jackson County, MI residents were born outside of the country (2.82k people).

In 2018, there were 10.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (135k people) in Jackson County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.16k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jackson County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
135k ± 65
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.6k ± 505
White (Hispanic)
4.16k ± 281

3.48%

Hispanic Population

5.52k people

3.48% of the people in Jackson County, MI are hispanic (5.52k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.78%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

2.82k people

1.62%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

2.58k people

As of 2018, 1.78% of Jackson County, MI residents (2.82k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jackson County, MI was 1.62%, 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.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.8

In 2018, the median age of all people in Jackson County, MI was 41.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 47. But people in Jackson County, MI are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Jackson County, MI residents was 41.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
76,763 ± 6,776 people
India
66,881 ± 6,328 people
Iraq
54,355 ± 5,708 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 76,763 Michigan residents, followed by India with 66,881 and Iraq with 54,355.

Citizenship

99.1%

2018 Citizenship

99.1%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 99.1% of Jackson County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Jackson County, MI was 99.1%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,803 ± 280
Gulf War (2001-)
1,367 ± 206
Gulf War (1990s)
1,097 ± 191

Jackson County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.78 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Jackson County, MI is $51,431. In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Jackson County, MI was Census Tract 52 with a value of $90,129, followed by Census Tract 68.04 and Census Tract 63.04, with respective values of $75,089 and $70,750.

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,762. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Jackson County, MI employs 67.8k people. The largest industries in Jackson County, MI are Manufacturing (13,037 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,828 people), and Retail Trade (8,286 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($85,360), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,804), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($50,795).

Wages

Median Household Income

$51,431

2018 value

± $1,295

3.45%

1 Year Growth

± 3.82%

Households in Jackson County, MI have a median annual income of $51,431, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $49,715 in 2017, which represents a 3.45% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Jackson County, MI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$63,869

Average Male Salary in Michigan

± $1,109

$46,762

Average Female Salary in Michigan

± $850

In 2017, full-time male employees in Michigan made 1.37 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Michigan

Asian
$62,263 ± $4,415
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$48,644 ± $58,127
White
$48,289 ± $702

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Michigan workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.28 times more than Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Michigan.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.476

2017 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.477

2016 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2017, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 52
Census Tract 68.04
Census Tract 63.04

In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jackson County, MI was Census Tract 52 with a value of $90,129, followed by Census Tract 68.04 and Census Tract 63.04, with respective values of $75,089 and $70,750.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jackson County, MI (20.9k out of 149k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
15,747 ± 789
Black
3,716 ± 404
Two Or More
1,151 ± 269

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.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

67.8k

2018 Value

± 1,592

0.502%

1 Year growth

± 3.31%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Jackson County, MI grew at a rate of 0.502%, from 67.5k employees to 67.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jackson County, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,739 people), Production Occupations (8,157 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (6,379 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jackson County, MI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Jackson County, MI, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,739 people), Production Occupations (8,157 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (6,379 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Jackson County, MI has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.09 times higher than expected), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.35 times), and Healthcare Support Occupations (1.33 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Jackson County, MI, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($78,675), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($69,268), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($63,988).

Industries

Employment by Industries

67.8k

2018 Value

± 1,592

0.502%

1 Year growth

± 3.31%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Jackson County, MI grew at a rate of 0.502%, from 67.5k employees to 67.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jackson County, MI, are Manufacturing (13,037 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,828 people), and Retail Trade (8,286 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Jackson County, MI, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (13,037 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,828 people), and Retail Trade (8,286 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Jackson County, MI has an unusually high number of Utilities (2.61 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.91 times), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1.15 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Jackson County, MI, by median earnings, are Utilities ($85,360), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,804), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($50,795).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $135B, followed by Mixed freight ($35.4B) and Machinery ($31.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Michigan.

$448B

2015 Value in Michigan

$623B

Projected 2045 Value in Michigan

39.1% growth

In 2015, total outbound Michigan trade was $448B. This is expected to increase 39.1% to $623B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$35.1B
Indiana
$25.1B
Illinois
$20.4B

In 2015, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $35.1B, followed by Indiana with $25.1B and Illinois and $20.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2017, universities in Jackson County, MI awarded 1,945 degrees. The student population of Jackson County, MI is skewed towards women, with 2,828 male students and 5,431 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jackson County, MI are White (1,491 and 76.9%), followed by Unknown (205 and 10.6%), Black or African American (138 and 7.12%), and Hispanic or Latino (41 and 2.11%).

The largest universities in Jackson County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Spring Arbor University (1,008 and 51.8%), Jackson College (827 and 42.5%), and Career Quest Learning Centers-Jackson (110 and 5.66%).

The most popular majors in Jackson County, MI are General Business Administration & Management (209 and 10.7%), Social Work (175 and 9%), and Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (144 and 7.4%).

The median tuition costs in Jackson County, MI are $27,150 for private four year colleges, and $6,944 and $9,280 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Operations Management & Supervision
72 degree-majorss awarded
Social Work
117 degree-majorss awarded
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing
114 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Jackson County, MI was Operations Management & Supervision with 72 degree-majorss awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Spring Arbor University
1,008 degrees awarded
Jackson College
827 degrees awarded
Career Quest Learning Centers-Jackson
110 degrees awarded

$6,944

Median In-State Public

$27,150

Median Private

In 2017, the Jackson County, MI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Spring Arbor University with 1,008 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

628

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,317

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 628 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jackson County, MI, which is 0.477 times less than the 1,317 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Jackson County, MI by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,491 degrees awarded
Unknown
205 degrees awarded
Black or African American
138 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Jackson County, MI were to White students. These 1,491 degrees mean that there were 7.27 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 205 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jackson County, MI was $124,100 in 2018, which is 0.54 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $120,100 to $124,100, a 3.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Jackson County, MI is 73.4%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Jackson County, MI have an average commute time of 22.3 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Jackson County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$124,100

2018 Median

± $3,136

$120,100

2017 Median

± $2,669

In 2018, the median property value in Jackson County, MI grew to to $124,100 from the previous year's value of $120,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Jackson County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jackson County, MI the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

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

$51,431

Median Household Income

± $1,295

61.7k

Number of Households

± 1,492

In 2018, the median household income of the 61.7k households in Jackson County, MI grew to $51,431 from the previous year's value of $49,715.

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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Jackson County, MI 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 $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

73.4%

2018 Homeownership

73.2%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 73.4% of the housing units in Jackson County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Jackson County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jackson County, MI have a shorter commute time (22.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 1.75% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
84.7%
Carpooled
8.47%
Worked At Home
3.35%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Jackson County, MI was Drove Alone (84.7%), followed by those who Carpooled (8.47%) and those who Worked At Home (3.35%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by 3 cars.

Health

93.6% of the population of Jackson County, MI has health coverage, with 47.2% on employee plans, 19.2% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.05% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Michigan was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

Primary care physicians in Jackson County, MI see 1922 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.05% increase from the previous year (1902 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 417 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Gladwin County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.5%). Additionally, Saginaw County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,922 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jackson County, MI

Primary care physicians in Jackson County, MI see an average of 1,922 patients per year. This represents a 1.05% increase from the previous year (1,902 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,055

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Michigan

$3,950

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,915

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,318

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Michigan (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,745 to $8,055.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.39%

Uninsured

47.2%

Employer Coverage

19.2%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.05%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jackson County, MI declined by 13.4% from 7.39% to 6.39%.

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.